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BUSINESS

Democracy can only ever be the winner

By Matthew Barraclough | 06 November 2018

Head of Local News Partnerships at the BBC, Matthew Barraclough, on a new project adding another ...

WHITEHALL

Doubts raised over council house-building revolution

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2018

Doubts have been raised over the anticipated council house-building revolution promised by minist...

BUSINESS

Regulator warning amid care provider concerns

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2018

More than 80 councils have been warned that they may have to pick up the pieces if Allied Healthc...

FINANCE

Trafford fines Amey £1m over performance

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2018

Trafford MBC has penalised contractor Amey to the tune of £1m over service failings, it has emerged.

FINANCE

Councils withhold £32m from PFI providers

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2018

Research has found that £32m was withheld from PFI providers over performance issues last year.

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Middle management delaying transformation

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2018

Transformational change is being delayed by staff resistance especially at middle management leve...

FINANCE

Council hits back at 'illegitimate' claim

By Naomi Larsson | 31 October 2018

Newham LBC has denied claims that decisions to enter into controversial high-interest loans were ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2018: Lifting of cap could lead to £15bn extra debt

By Chris Ames | 30 October 2018

The abolition of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) borrowing cap in this week’s Budget could enab...

BUSINESS

Three-year wait for auditor sign off

By Mike Yuille | 30 October 2018

Two councils have failed to have their annual accounts signed off by auditors for the third year ...

BUSINESS

Council to take legal action over cladding

By Naomi Larsson | 30 October 2018

Camden LBC will take legal action against the firms that refurbished flats fitted with dangerous ...