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By Mark Conrad | 21 November 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has published a definitive wish list of new powers that it...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Take scrutiny seriously, chief executives told

By Hiba Mahamadi | 31 October 2017

Effective scrutiny at councils depends upon the chief executive recognising it as a legitimate fu...

BUSINESS

MPs seek more information on council finance

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2017

MPs have commissioned consultancy LG Futures to help them understand more about the fair funding ...

WHITEHALL

MPs to examine impact of Brexit on sector

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

The role councils could play after Brexit will be examined by MPs on the Communities and Local Go...

SCRUTINY

Councils' scrutiny not good enough, say experts

By Hiba Mahamadi | 17 October 2017

The Centre for Public Scrutiny has voiced concerns about the voluntary nature of the Local Govern...

WHITEHALL

Javid considers gradual introduction of 100% rates retention

By Dan Peters | 16 October 2017

The move to 100% business rates retention could happen gradually, communities secretary Sajid Jav...

DCLG

Borrow from HRA to fund fire safety work - Javid

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 October 2017

The DCLG is considering allowing councils to borrow from their housing revenue account to fund fi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Kent's children's services director moves to Croydon

20 September 2017

Croydon LBC has appointed Philip Segurola as the interim director for children’s social care.

FINANCE

CIPFA set to target CAs

By Dan Peters | 09 August 2017

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is expected to focus on combine...

DEVOLUTION

No point pursuing Yorkshire-wide devolution deal, says Sheffield South East MP

By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 August 2017

An influential MP has warned council leaders not to waste their time on ‘meaningless discussions’...

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