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Healing the sector's crisis with respect

By Paul Marinko | 15 April 2024

As veteran leader Ruth Dombey steps down at the Lib Dem’s longest-held council she makes a plea f...

Clark: Tories and Labour unwilling to address SEND crisis

By Paul Marinko | 15 April 2024

Labour and the Conservatives have been accused of an ‘unwillingness’ to confront the crisis in sp...

Herbert named Surrey CC chief

By Paul Marinko | 04 April 2024

Wiltshire Council boss Terence Herbert has been named as Surrey CC’s chief executive.

Reeves set to get Wakefield job permanently

By Paul Marinko | 22 March 2024

Former Liverpool City Council boss Tony Reeves is believed to be set to become the permanent chie...

Whitehouse named new West Sussex chief

By Paul Marinko | 22 March 2024

West Sussex CC has named Surrey CC’s interim boss Leigh Whitehouse as its new chief executive.

Future Forum: Call for councils to be 'brave' in contract negotiations

By Paul Marinko | 21 March 2024

Councils need to be ‘braver’ and ‘bolder’ in their conversations with private service providers, ...

Future Forum: Call for 'wholesale' return to council housing

By Paul Marinko | 21 March 2024

The only thing that will solve Britain’s housing crisis will be a ‘wholesale return to council ho...

Southend-on-Sea says other councils soaking up supported living capacity

By Paul Marinko | 18 March 2024

Southend-on-Sea City Council has revealed a significant amount of its supported living capacity i...

Welsh council tax rises finalised

By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024

The average council tax rise for Welsh local authorities will be just over 8% next year.

Jenrick leads new charge to axe nutrient neutrality laws

By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024

Former housing secretary Robert Jenrick is leading Tory calls for the Government to renew efforts...