Title
PERFORMANCE
Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol
By Nick Hibberd | 09 April 2026
Bristol’s Corporate Peer Challenge recognised a deeply embedded culture of activism, diversity and civic participation, but challenged the city to be bolder on where it must go further, says Nick H...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
West Midlands urged to strengthen leadership and secure finances
By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026
West Midlands Combined Authority has been urged to bolster its leadership and long-term finances.
RECRUITMENT
Southampton urged to appoint a deputy chief
By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026
Southampton City Council should consider appointing a deputy chief executive to oversee its trans...
INTERVENTION
Reed steps up Tower Hamlets intervention
By Joe Lepper | 20 January 2026
The Government is stepping up its intervention in the running of Tower Hamlets LBC amid fresh dou...
FINANCE
Shropshire 'a hair's breadth' from s114
By Martin Ford | 25 September 2025
Shropshire Council will have to rely on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) to stave off a sectio...
IMPROVEMENT
A mirror to success
By Mark Smith | 20 May 2025
The peer review process shows that Chippenham Town Council should be confident about what it achi...
GOVERNANCE
Concern over 'procrastination culture' at Southampton
By Martin Ford | 10 April 2025
A ‘procrastination culture’ is holding back progress at Southampton City Council, a new report ha...
PERFORMANCE
St Helens peer challenge expected to conclude council has 'transformed'
By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2025
St Helens MBC’s corporate peer challenge is expected to conclude the council has been ‘transforme...
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...
LEADERSHIP
Our land of great opportunities
By Dr Helen Paterson | 11 March 2025
Northumberland CC has focused on doing the basics well before going on to embed and refine the pr...
PEER REVIEW
Test Valley praised for community approach and political collaboration
By Paul Marinko | 12 February 2025
Test Valley BC has received a glowing peer review which commended its community-first approach an...
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