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FINANCE
Retirements up by 14%
By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022
The number of employees retiring from the giant Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) leapt by 1...
FINANCE
Auditor calls for 'systemic change' amid rising poverty
By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022
‘Systemic change’ is needed to tackle rising poverty in Wales, Audit Wales has warned.
FINANCE
Council defends chief's controversial package
By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022
Hambleton DC has defended a controversial £225,000 redundancy package for its chief executive.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
New bullying policy for criticised council
By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022
A council is expected to overhaul its anti-bullying procedures after accusations of officers exer...
OFSTED
Review exposes 'very serious abuse and neglect'
By Dan Peters | 31 October 2022
Children with disabilities and complex needs suffered ‘very serious abuse and neglect’ at three n...
FINANCE
Section 47 enquiries increase by 7% in two years
By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022
The number of Section 47 enquiries involving English children’s services has increased by 7% over...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Brent chief calls time on 40-year career
By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022
Brent LBC chief executive Carolyn Downs is to retire after four decades of public service.
WHITEHALL
Gove hints investment zones may be scrapped
By Michael Burton | 31 October 2022
Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has hinted that investment zones may be scrapped in a review ...
FINANCE
Councils face £3bn funding gap
By William Eichler | 31 October 2022
Local authorities could be forced to cut essential services as they face a collective funding gap...
WHITEHALL
Devolution not enough to fix governance, say MPs
By Heather Jameson | 31 October 2022
Governance in England is not fit for purpose and devolution plans are not enough to fix the probl...
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Chief Executive
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- ICB mergers delayed due to reorganisation review
- SEND deficits to hit £10bn by 2028
- How AI can help UK councils improve resident experience and service delivery
- Can an ordinary citizen actually follow a council decision?
- LGR: We cannot simply hit pause on our services and new initiatives in Breckland
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