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£600m boost for social care workforce will help directors 'sleep better'

By Paul Marinko | 31 July 2023

Association of Directors of Adult Social Services members will ‘sleep better’ after ministers rel...

Scottish Government tight-lipped over council tax rate rise speculation

By Paul Marinko | 31 July 2023

The Scottish Government has refused to comment on speculation it has gone cold on plans to increa...

Government rejects unitaries' devo bid for Solent

By Paul Marinko | 27 July 2023

Ministers have rejected a devolution bid by three south coast unitaries after the trio turned dow...

Former Tory leader still director of Woking companies

By Paul Marinko | 24 July 2023

Woking BC’s former Conservative leader remains on the board of two companies linked to the counci...

More councils highlight financial threats

By Paul Marinko | 14 July 2023

A string of councils have revealed the growing financial perils they are facing.

Southampton at risk of section 114

By Paul Marinko | 12 July 2023

Southampton City Council has been warned it risks having to issue a section 114 notice this finan...

Care England calls for ICS representation

By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2023

A report by Care England into the progress of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) one year after their...

East Devon seeks LGA summit with Gove over councillor-staff relations

By Paul Marinko | 28 June 2023

East Devon DC’s leader has written to communities secretary Michael Gove asking for Government he...

Confusion over work status of Southend chief

By Paul Marinko | 28 June 2023

Confusion surrounds the current work status of Southend-on-Sea City Council’s chief executive, wi...

Government turned down Woking plea for help

By Paul Marinko | 21 June 2023

Woking BC’s request for Government financial support two years ago was rejected, allowing the emb...