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FINANCE
Think-tank urges slashing of competitive funds
By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024
Competitive funding of councils should only be used in ‘exceptional circumstances’ under the next...
BUSINESS
High Court judge in trees ruling
By Mark Conrad | 31 May 2024
Councils and developers relying on planning permission exemptions to preservation orders cannot a...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
New chief for King's Lynn and West Norfolk
By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk BC is expected to appoint Kate Blakemore as its chief executive.
WHITEHALL
Hoare: We still want productivity plans
By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024
Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...
WHITEHALL
Ending asylum hotel use could put 'unacceptable pressure' on councils
By Ellie Ames | 29 May 2024
MPs have raised concerns that the Government has not engaged effectively with local authorities a...
FINANCE
Rayner accusation after police drop probe
By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024
Shadow communities secretary Angela Rayner has hit out at the Conservatives’ ‘desperate tactics’ ...
FINANCE
Reeves: No return to austerity
By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said there will be no return to austerity under a Labour Government.
WHITEHALL
Government digs in over asylum housing target
By Mark Conrad | 29 May 2024
The Home Office has doubled down on council concerns over asylum targets and insisted its Full Di...
FINANCE
Resource concerns over funeral director visits
By Martin Ford | 29 May 2024
Councils fear scarce resources will be stretched to breaking point by Government requests for vis...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Brum boss search still on track
By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2024
The pace of improvement at Birmingham City Council could be hampered by the surprise General Elec...
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