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WHITEHALL

Districts to warn government over New Homes Bonus changes

By Dan Peters | 29 March 2021

District councils are expected to urge the Government not to mess with a scheme that acts as a ‘p...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Labour announces candidate for Liverpool mayor

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

Joanne Anderson has been announced as the Labour candidate to stand as mayor of Liverpool City Co...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Adur and Worthing chief to step down

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

The chief executive of Adur and Worthing Councils, Alex Bailey, has announced he will retire in t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Pandemic hits LGA's graduate programme

By Mark Conrad | 29 March 2021

The coronavirus pandemic undermined Smith Square’s plan to expand its National Graduate Developme...

WHITEHALL

Voter ID plans face fresh legal challenge

By Mark Conrad | 29 March 2021

A former councillor has been given permission to legally challenge government Voter ID schemes at...

WHITEHALL

More cash as Troubled Families rebranded

By William Eichler | 29 March 2021

The Government has rebranded its Troubled Families programme and pledged £165m.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Limited government intervention is good outcome, says Liverpool chief

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2021

A limited intervention at Liverpool City Council – rather than the full takeover that was expecte...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils demand vaccine flexibility amid ethnic minority concerns

By Mark Conrad | 29 March 2021

Councils called for greater flexibility over COVID-19 vaccine delivery after figures showed more ...

HEALTH

New 'Singapore-style' Office will tackle leading health risks

By Ann McGauran | 29 March 2021

A new 'Singapore style' Office for Health Promotion will systematically tackle the ‘top preventab...

SOCIAL CARE

Care Act easements end

By Martin Ford | 26 March 2021

Emergency powers allowing councils to suspend Care Act requirements during the pandemic have been...