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INTERVENTION
Councils using planning time extensions 'too often'
By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025
More councils could face Government intervention over planning following a tightening of rules.
COHESION
Independent cohesion commission launched
By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025
An independent commission on community and cohesion has been established to look into the ‘root c...
DEVOLUTION
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister gets role on strategic authority improvement board
By Emily Twinch | 30 June 2025
Former Tory minister Dame Amanda Milling is expected to be appointed to a board tasked with helpi...
REGULATION
EXCLUSIVE: Government turns to councils for extra building inspector capacity
By Emily Twinch | 30 June 2025
The Government has turned to councils for extra building inspector capacity as high-rise housing ...
PEOPLE
Combined authority confirms chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 27 June 2025
Tees Valley Combined Authority has confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive.
SEND
EHCPs jump up 11% in a year
By Emily Twinch | 27 June 2025
The number of children on Education, Health and Care Plans has increased by 11% in a year, offici...
POLITICS
Government confirms benefit climbdown
By Dan Peters | 27 June 2025
The Government has confirmed it will make major concessions to Labour rebel MPs over its planned ...
FINANCE
Government 'localising blame'
By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025
The Government has been accused of ‘localising blame’ by relying on council tax hikes to prop up ...
PEOPLE
Unitary announces chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.
SCRUTINY
Grenfell: Restorative scrutiny 'could help all councils'
By Ann McGauran | 26 June 2025
A restorative scrutiny approach aimed at helping rebuild trust after the Grenfell tragedy could h...
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