Birmingham declares 'major incident' over bin strikes
By William Eichler | 01 April 2025
Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident to address the impact of long-running bin strikes.
Former Liverpool director denies bribery
By Dan Peters | 31 March 2025
Liverpool City Council’s former head of regeneration Nick Kavanagh has denied two counts of bribery in court.
Spring Statement: An opportunity not taken
By Mike Emmerich | 28 March 2025
Mike Emmerich says the chancellor avoided a chance to use the Spring Statement to change the fiscal mood music, and the Spending Review can’t come soon enough
EXCLUSIVE: Auditors look into chief's £327k payoff
By Dan Peters | 02 April 2025
Auditors are assessing an objection to Thanet DC’s accounts after an ex-councillor said they shou...
Minister: No compromise on building safety amid housing target pressure
By Joe Lepper | 01 April 2025
Building safety will not be compromised as the Government tries to meet its 1.5m new homes target...
St Helens peer challenge expected to conclude council has 'transformed'
By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2025
St Helens MBC’s corporate peer challenge is expected to conclude the council has been ‘transforme...
Six-figure salaries defended
By William Eichler | 01 April 2025
Council leaders have defended local government salaries exceeding six figures, arguing they were ...
Birmingham declares 'major incident' over bin strikes
By William Eichler | 01 April 2025
Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident to address the impact of long-running bin s...
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Build a Fairer Westminster, One Home at a Time Apply for this job
Chief of Asset Strategy and Major Works
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Shape the Future of Housing in the Most Iconic City Apply for this job
Chief Officer - Capital
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This role is responsible for leading and delivering the Council’s General Fund Capital Programme. Apply for this job
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Selling the family silver
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Up and away
'St Helens MBC’s corporate peer challenge will deliver good news for the council’s retiring chief executive Kath O’Dwyer and the leader Anthony Burns. Ann McGauran reports.'
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