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Lessons to be learned after early prisoner release

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

Lessons will be learned from the early release of some 1,700 prisoners ahead of hundreds more bei...

Economist floats payroll tax idea

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

The UK could introduce a hypothecated payroll tax like in France, a former adviser to a series of...

Contract agreed for Lincolnshire children's home build

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

Willmott Dixon has signed a multi-million-pound contract to build a 28-bed secure children’s home...

Bidding pots launched despite ministerial pledge

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

Frustrated council officers are still being invited to bid for small pots of cash despite ministe...

Dudley forced into reserves raid

By Dan Peters | 26 September 2024

Dudley MBC has ‘little scope to meet unexpected pressures’, senior councillors have been told.

Dacorum's picture-perfect place

By Dan Peters | 25 September 2024

Dacorum BC markets itself as the most film-friendly borough in the UK. Dan Peters finds out about...

McMahon drops diversity scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 25 September 2024

The new Government will not be asking councils for more information on their diversity spending, ...

Holden: We can't avoid reorganisation debate

By Paul Marinko | 19 September 2024

The most senior district council chief executive in the country this week conceded local governme...

Pennycook meets sector after £644m cash call

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2024

Minister Matthew Pennycook has met sector leaders and large council landlords after local authori...

Councils raise concerns over early prisoner release

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2024

Local authorities in some of the most deprived areas have raised concerns about the Government’s ...