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WHITEHALL

Refugees minister resigns

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

Refugees minister Lord Harrington has resigned, claiming there was no longer a need for his role.

PEOPLE

City of London appoints deputy town clerk

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

WHITEHALL

Ofsted rates Nottingham children's services as inadequate

By Mark Whitehead | 05 September 2022

Ofsted inspectors have rated children’s services at Nottingham City Council as ‘inadequate’ – thr...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Bristol names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

The appointment is subject to a vote by councillors at a meeting next week.

PAY

Council to trial four-day week

By William Eichler | 05 September 2022

South Cambridgeshire DC is planning to begin a three-month trial of a four-day week to attract ne...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Scottish council workers consider 7.5% pay offer

By William Eichler | 05 September 2022

Strikes that have hit schools and waste services across a number of council areas in Scotland hav...

FINANCE

Nottingham escapes commissioners threat

By Dan Peters | 02 September 2022

Ministers have held back from appointing commissioners at Nottingham City Council, instead decidi...

FINANCE

Essex to carry out Best Value inspection of Thurrock

By Dan Peters | 02 September 2022

Ministers have appointed Essex CC to carry out a Best Value inspection of Thurrock BC amid concer...

FINANCE

Cities warn of multi-million pound overspends

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2022

Both Manchester and Bradford city councils have warned they face yawning budget gaps without addi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government 'over-centralised'

By William Eichler | 02 September 2022

Local government is over-centralised, inefficient and under-resourced, a new report has said.