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Boris urges Gove to 'accelerate' levelling up Bill

By Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on local government secretary Michael Gove to ‘acc...

EXCLUSIVE: Woking's 'astonishing' financial crisis risks hitting Government borrowing

By Paul Marinko | 02 June 2023

Calamity-struck Woking BC may need to write off up to £1bn after a series of disastrous investmen...

Norfolk to reinstate chief executive role

By Paul Marinko | 31 May 2023

Norfolk CC is expected to appoint a new chief executive four years after axing the post.

Sharing the spoils

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

As more English councils tackle the rising tide of no overall control, Paul Marinko looks at the...

Government's hospital choice plans could increase inequalities

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

The Government’s plans to give patients the choice of five hospitals could increase health inequa...

Northern Ireland's councils demand 'more respect' from Government

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

Northern Ireland’s councils have demanded ‘more respect’ from central Government but are wary of ...

Government departments 'resistant' to devolving power

By Paul Marinko | 24 May 2023

Several Whitehall departments have resisted devolving powers and funding, a senior officer at the...

EXCLUSIVE: Woking financial woes 'like Thurrock on speed'

By Paul Marinko | 23 May 2023

A damning report into Woking BC’s finances has been described as making the borough look ‘like Th...

Sinn Fein becomes largest party of Northern Ireland local government

By Paul Marinko | 22 May 2023

Sinn Fein has become the largest party in Northern Ireland local government for the first time af...

Northern Ireland branded 'uncompetitive and inert' as councils go to polls

By Paul Marinko | 18 May 2023

With Northern Ireland’s 11 councils going to the polls today the region has been branded ‘uncompe...