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ECONOMIC GROWTH
A delicate balance
By Martin Ford | 27 April 2021
Whether it will achieve its lofty, yet nebulous, objectives and relentless focus north of the Wat...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Local government must retain its 'sovereignty'
By Arianna Giovannini | 27 April 2021
Local government has been repeatedly reformed, reshaped and hollowed out, says Arianna Giovannin...
WHITEHALL
LEPs consider futures amid review
By Dan Peters | 26 April 2021
Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) are considering their futures after ministers and officials ...
FINANCE
Islington proposes £16m scheme for abuse survivors
By Martin Ford | 26 April 2021
Consultation has opened on the scheme, under which the council would make a ‘support payment’ of ...
WHITEHALL
Questions over impact of reorganisation on Levelling Up Fund
By Martin Ford | 23 April 2021
MPs have sought ‘clarity’ on priority rankings for Levelling Up Fund investment.
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES
Children and families need £12.5bn over three years, says new ADCS president
By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2021
The growing number of children and families who need support 'to thrive, not just survive in the ...
AUDIT
Watchdog urges 'revaluation' of councils' role
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021
The ‘role and value’ of councils should be revaluated in face of rising demand and financial pres...
FINANCE
Treasury to look at public health spending
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021
Councils are facing increased scrutiny from central government over their use of public health fu...
FINANCE
'Greater flexibility' for audit fees floated
By Martin Ford | 21 April 2021
The Government has published proposals to create ‘greater flexibility’ in agreeing audit fees fol...
HUMAN RESOURCES
LGA calls for clarity on exit data request
By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2021
The Local Government Association (LGA) was blindsided by the Government’s demands for data on exi...
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