Unison call for election safety measures
March 1, 2021
The Government needs to implement strict measures in May’s local elections to keep staff safe, trade union Unison urged today.
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Councils fear homelessness ‘tidal wave’
March 1, 2021
Local authorities are braced for a surge in the number of homeless people as protections put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic are allowed to lapse.
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Hampshire to begin search for new chief executive
March 1, 2021
John Coughlan had delayed his retirement for a year to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Council apologises over property investments
March 1, 2021
Kensington and Chelsea LBC has admitted putting income above community benefits in its past property deals.
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Sunak set to reveal a further £5bn for high streets
March 1, 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected announce a further £5bn to rescue high streets in the Budget on Wednesday.
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MPs call for review of local authority flood funding
February 26, 2021
The Government needs a better understanding of whether funding allocated to local authorities to prevent flooding is matching local risks, MPs have warned.
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Employers branded a 'disgrace' over pay delay
February 26, 2021
Council employers have been branded a ‘disgrace’ after they said they would not respond to a union pay claim until after the May 6 elections.
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Councils defend 'misunderstood' commercial investments
February 25, 2021
The Government’s clampdown on commercial investments has come under fire from councils.
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Councils' loans legal action fails
February 26, 2021
Councils are considering whether to appeal after a High Court judge threw out a bid to sue Barclays over a number of loans.
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