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FINANCE
Council finance system 'not fit for purpose', MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2025
The system for turning around councils in financial distress is ‘not fit for purpose’ councillors...
FINANCE
Woking recovery hindered by capacity issues
By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025
Capacity issues are hindering the financial recovery of Woking BC, commissioners have warned.
FINANCE
Exceptional Financial Support for 30 councils
By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025
Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth more than £1.5bn has been granted to 30 councils.
LEADERSHIP
A return to form
By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2025
After a tough few years for Birmingham City Council, the recovery is very much underway. Heather ...
FINANCE
Former Woking officers expected to face probe
By Paul Marinko | 10 February 2025
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is reportedly planning to launch an investigation into two ...
INTERVENTION
Liverpool strides to walk alone
By Heather Jameson | 18 December 2024
The leader and chief executive of Liverpool City Council talk to Heather Jameson about the author...
PLANNING
Government changes rules to spot slow planners
By Dan Peters | 17 December 2024
The speed with which councils decide planning applications will be assessed over a shorter time p...
LEGAL
APSE questions efficacy of mass litigation by Thurrock
By Paul Marinko | 28 November 2024
The Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) has questioned whether Thurrock Council’s ‘ma...
LEGAL
Thurrock v APSE: A tale of two sides
By Paul Marinko | 28 November 2024
As Thurrock Council fights to get its finances back in order it has filed a High Court claim agai...
INTERVENTION
Woking contacts police following auditor report
By Paul Marinko | 27 November 2024
Woking BC has contacted the police after an auditor’s report found officers failure to ensure its...
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