COMMERCIALISM

MPs launch inquiry on local authority commercial investment

By Laura Sharman | 20 April 2020

An inquiry examining investments in commercial property by councils has been launched by the publ...

BUSINESS

Flybe collapse hits council-owned airports

By Martin Ford | 05 March 2020

The airline entered administration this morning, leading to the grounding of all flights.

FINANCE

Government to review Public Works Loan Board

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2020

Two departments are looking at the ‘rates and flexibilities’ the lender offers councils.

FINANCE

Alarm bells over £6.6bn property spending spree

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2020

Auditors have suggested an overhaul of council borrowing and investment rules may be needed after...

FINANCE

Doubts cast over council's £100m investment plan

By Martin Ford | 13 January 2020

West Berkshire Council is to review its property investment strategy.

BUSINESS

Bexley slashes development company housebuilding target

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2019

Bexley LBC’s wholly-owned housing company has more than halved the number of homes it plans to de...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Don't seek to frustrate legitimate use of powers by the back door

By Ian Miller | 03 December 2019

Councils must have regard to the MHCLG guidance on investments, says Ian Miller. But a power to g...

PLANNING

Sunderland receives £100m 'vote of confidence'

By William Eichler | 22 November 2019

Sunderland City Council’s city centre masterplan has received a massive boost from a £100m deal w...

FINANCE

CIPFA in further property investment crackdown

By Dan Peters | 15 November 2019

The prudential code has been further clarified to ‘ensure that responsible decisions are made wit...

BUSINESS

Vinci replaces Interserve on multi-million pound York Guildhall project

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2019

Vinci has been brought in to complete a major restoration project following the departure of Inte...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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