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FINANCE

Future Forum North: Danger of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s fiscal plans for local government at The MJ Futur...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Devolve budgets, not tax powers

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Devolution of budgets is more important than tax raising powers, an expert told The MJ Future For...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Future Forum North - Climate risk needs to be properly considered

By Paul Marinko | 06 December 2024

The UK needs to properly consider climate risks to avoid ‘catastrophic’ incidents such as future ...

WEST YORKSHIRE

Future Forum North: Intervene at health 'cusp moment'

By Ann McGauran | 06 December 2024

The ‘cusp moment’ when people risk falling into health difficulties is the critical time for inte...

LEADERSHIP

Future Forum North: Values should start at top

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Future Forum North - North West heads list for unregulated placements

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2024

Cheshire East Council’s interim executive director of children’s services has revealed that the N...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Understand what makes an 'awesome' employee experience

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2024

Local authority leaders need to understand ‘what makes an awesome employee experience’ in their c...

HOUSING

Future Forum North: Housing shortage 'destroying council budgets'

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024

Collaboration on affordable housing is key to easing the financial burden on local authorities, T...

REORGANISATION

Future Forum North: Stannard warns of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2024

Manchester City Council’s incoming chief executive has warned of the potential ‘distraction’ of p...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Devo 'powering growth'

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2024

Devolution to combined authorities is ‘really working and is powering growth in our city region’,...