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GMB accepts local government pay offer

By Paul Marinko | 11 July 2024

The GMB has split the union response on sector pay after coming out in support of the offer from ...

LGA chair: Councils need to 'keep' up with new Government

By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2024

The Local Government Association's (LGA) new chair has emphasised the need for councils to show t...

Just over half of councils feel LGA value for money

By Paul Marinko | 01 July 2024

A new Local Government Association (LGA) survey has revealed just 54% of councils now feel the or...

Labour plan to reduce delayed discharges

By Paul Marinko | 20 June 2024

Labour is reportedly planning to buy thousands of beds in care homes in an effort to reduce the p...

Bromley-Derry set to replace retiring Logan at Basildon

By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2024

Former Newham LBC boss Kim Bromley-Derry is expected to be confirmed at Basildon BC’s interim chi...

Moody's withdraws Warrington's credit rating

By Paul Marinko | 17 June 2024

Heavily indebted Warrington BC has had its credit rating withdrawn by Moody’s due to the lack of ...

Councils could face taxing challenge after election

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2024

Whether it be council tax or other charges, the more freedom councils are given to raise revenue ...

Stronger Things: Chief champions need to 'renew democracy'

By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2024

Councils can ‘renew democracy from the grassroots up,’ a borough chief has claimed in a plea for ...