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COMBINED AUTHORITY
Combined authority criticised for 'inconsistent' Best Value approach
By William Eichler | 05 March 2024
The Government has criticised the West of England Combined Authority for what it describes as ‘in...
WHITEHALL
Employers to consult on 10% pay claim
By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024
Local government employers will consult on trade unions’ 10% pay claim throughout this month.
UNIONS
Union backs strike at Brum
By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024
GMB trade union members at Birmingham City Council have voted overwhelmingly to support strike ac...
FINANCE
'Culture of mistrust' found at Newham
By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024
Newham LBC’s chief executive has vowed to tackle the ‘culture of mistrust’ among politicians and ...
FINANCE
Council funding crisis 'existential'
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2024
Local government’s funding crisis threatens to derail ambitions to level up the north of England,...
WHITEHALL
CIPFA pleads for Oflog costs to be kept down
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
It is ‘unrealistic’ to think the Office for Local Government (Oflog) will not pile fresh resource...
WHITEHALL
Lending rates could spike after audit reset, LGA warns
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts could drive up the le...
FINANCE
Rayner to go 'further and faster' on devolution
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2024
Shadow local government secretary Angela Rayner has promised to go ‘further and faster’ on devolu...
DEVOLUTION
More areas get level four devolution powers
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2024
West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and the Liverpool city region will all receive level four devolve...
WHITEHALL
Call for Whitehall homelessness strategy after rough sleeping spike
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
London Councils has called for a cross-departmental strategy to reduce homelessness after Governm...
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- Brave Jim squaring up for a fight
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