FINANCE
Funding crisis requires radicalism, MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2025
A more 'radical' approach is required from the Government to turn around the financial crisis facing councils, MPs heard today.
SEND
No more SEND deficit agreements
By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024
The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...
FINANCE
Divert NHS cash to social care
By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024
The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.
FINANCE
Call for clarity on funding reforms
By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024
Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.
FINANCE
Call for courage over failing council finances
By By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024
‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...
PLANNING
Empower councils to unlock planning
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2024
More powers and resources for local government could help create a more consensual and effective ...
DEVOLUTION
Devo deal process at 'end of shelf life'
By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024
The Government will need to take a different approach to English devolution in its forthcoming wh...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Mayors can relieve council pressures, says report
By Emily Twinch | 08 October 2024
Mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) can help with long-standing policy challenges in public servi...
POLITICS
Former mandarin to join The Future Governance Forum
By Paul Marinko | 23 September 2024
Former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara will join think-tank The Future Governance Forum ...
HOUSING
Call to end 'ministerial churn' to improve housing delivery
By Martin Ford | 30 August 2024
A call has been made for an end to ‘ministerial churn’ to improve housing delivery.
SOCIAL CARE
Social care reform funding diverted to system delivery
By Martin Ford | 25 July 2024
Billions of pounds intended to reform social care have instead been diverted to propping up the c...
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