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FINANCE
NAO: Public debt levels soaring after seven years of austerity
By Mark Conrad | 07 November 2017
Britain’s debt crisis has got worse since the financial crash, with liabilities now equivalent to...
WHITEHALL
Javid threatens legal action over town hall pravdas
By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2017
Communities secretary Sajid Javid has threatened to take two councils to court if they don’t stop...
DCLG
Government asked to step back from Grenfell council
By Hiba Mahamadi | 07 November 2017
The Grenfell Recovery Taskforce has asked the Government to water down its oversight at Kensingto...
FINANCE
Edinburgh launches consultation on care cuts
By Chris Mahony | 06 November 2017
Edinburgh City Council is set to consult on cuts to its health and social care and community safe...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
EXCLUSIVE: Slough leader suspended over 'sexual harassment' claim
By Mark Conrad | 06 November 2017
The sexual harassment scandal engulfing Westminster spread to local government this week, after S...
BUSINESS
Brexit, automation and poorly skilled workforce threaten economic future
By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 November 2017
Nearly half of England’s local labour markets are at risk due to an imminent 'migration squeeze' ...
HOUSING
Labour vows to close Section 106 loophole
By Mark Conrad | 06 November 2017
A Labour government would close a loophole allowing property developers to ‘dodge their obligatio...
SOLACE
Transparency, good record-keeping essential in emergencies
By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 November 2017
Transparent decision-making and good record-keeping are essential in times of crises, a local gov...
FINANCE
Council leaders welcome new cabinet secretary for local government
By Laura Sharman | 06 November 2017
Alun Davies has been appointed the new cabinet secretary for local government as part of a minist...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Labour Party suspends Slough leader
By Hiba Mahamadi | 03 November 2017
Slough BC’s leader has been suspended from the Labour Party, amid criticism over his choice of pe...
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