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Scottish councils press for more powers

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2026

Councils in Scotland are pressing to gain powers over public health, transport and further educat...

West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

Susan Halliwell is set to be appointed as chief executive of West Surrey Council.

Future Forum Midlands: Burnham must resolve tensions, says influential think-tank

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential t...

Future Forum Midlands: Government's financial plans 'implausible'

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

The Government’s financial plans have been described as ‘implausible’ by top economist Paul Johns...

Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

A former adviser to Keir Starmer has said this week’s bombshell announcement does not spell the e...

Scottish local government system to be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026

A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...

Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2026

Wandsworth LBC is to use legislation introduced almost 20 years ago in an attempt to fend off gov...

Aberdeen chief executive announces departure

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2026

Aberdeen City Council’s chief executive Angela Scott is to stand down to take up the role of prin...

Luton and Milton Keynes push for strategic mayoral authority

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026

Two councils are pressing the Government to form a mayoral strategic authority covering Bedfordsh...

Rough sleeping on increase under Labour

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a challenge in moving the dial on rough sleeping.

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