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EDUCATION
New SEND plan fails on 'fundamental' issues, say council leaders
By William Eichler | 02 March 2023
The Government’s new plan to help support children with special educational needs and disabilitie...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Swindon chief announces departure
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023
The chief executive of Swindon Council, Susie Kemp, has announced she is to step down from the role.
COUNCILLORS
Leader falls on sword following budget failure
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023
The SNP leader of Dumfries & Galloway Council has quit after his party’s budget failed to pass.
FINANCE
Council loan at risk after culture trust goes bust
By William Eichler | 01 March 2023
A trust created in Coventry to secure the legacy of its year as City of Culture in 2021 has gone ...
HEALTH
Local government pension schemes expected to increase health sector investments
By William Eichler | 01 March 2023
The vast majority of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund professionals would like to incr...
HUMAN RESOURCES
District leaders welcome proposed planning fee boost
By William Eichler | 01 March 2023
District council leaders have welcomed a proposal that could increase planning fees to help over-...
GOVERNANCE
Gove summoned to appear before MPs
By Martin Ford | 01 March 2023
A select committee has demanded local government secretary Michael Gove appears before them after...
DIGITAL
Digital dilemma
01 March 2023
Full marks to West Berkshire Council for recognising there may be barriers to digital inclusion.
CULTURE
White van man on... veg rationing
01 March 2023
When I were a lad you got strawberries in summer, corn cobs in autumn cabbages in winter and spud...
PLANNING
Market place madness
01 March 2023
Billingsgate and Smithfield markets are on the move to Dagenham Dock.
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