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Local net zero push held back by Government, review finds

By Martin Ford | 13 January 2023

Local authorities’ efforts to achieve net zero are being held back, according to a Government-com...

Chief executive calls time on 40-year career

By Martin Ford | 12 January 2023

Burnley BC chief executive Mick Cartledge has announced his retirement after 42 years of public s...

Borough names next chief

By Martin Ford | 12 January 2023

Rossendale BC has announced Rob Huntington will become its next chief executive.

Scottish councils face 'most difficult budget' for years

By Martin Ford | 12 January 2023

Councils in Scotland face the 'most difficult budget setting context seen for many years,’ a fina...

Sector told to 'compete for each other'

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023

A call has been made for finance directors to take a lead as advocates for the sector.

Fair funding delay 'missed opportunity'

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023

Pushing back the long-awaited fair funding review risks making the process even more difficult, a...

More resources needed to tackle anti-social conduct

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023

Councils need resources to meet the Government’s aim of tackling anti-social behaviour, Prime Min...

Culture clash doomed merger

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2023

Councils should be wary of clashing of cultures after it led to the collapse of a council merger,...

Heslop: Councils are Government funding priority

By Martin Ford | 10 January 2023

Local authorities rival health and education as a funding priority for the Government, a Whitehal...

Joint appointment for acting chief executive role

By Martin Ford | 09 January 2023

Coventry City Council is expected to appoint two people as acting chief executives.