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BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

IT woes to cost Birmingham City Council more than £90m

By William Eichler | 21 February 2025

The failed implementation of Birmingham City Council’s new IT system could cost the taxpayer £90m...

FINANCE

Exceptional Financial Support for 30 councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth more than £1.5bn has been granted to 30 councils.

FINANCE

Funding floor for Welsh councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Councils in Wales are to see an average funding increase of 4.3%, following the announcement of t...

PEOPLE

Enfield announces interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Enfield LBC has appointed Perry Scott as its interim chief executive.

REORGANISATION

Leicestershire unitary plan draws opposition

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Leicestershire CC has drawn up proposals for reorganisation that exclude neighbouring Rutland.

REORGANISATION

Lack of asylum funding snag for reorganisation

By Joe Lepper | 20 February 2025

Funding for asylum seeker support has emerged as a sticking point in Kent’s reorganisation plans.

REORGANISATION

Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Victorious councillors in next year’s postponed elections could serve for just 12 months before f...

FINANCE

Sector seeks resolution to SEND deficits

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2025

Local government has called for a resolution to the issue of Special Educational Needs and Disabi...

FINANCE

Hollinrake: Leaders to blame for s114 notices

By Paul Marinko | 19 February 2025

Conservative local government spokesperson Kevin Hollinrake has said council leaders are primaril...

FINANCE

Sector calls for data and evidence to drive fair funding

By Emily Twinch | 19 February 2025

The Government should use the best available evidence and most up-to-date data to calculate local...