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Andrew Gwynne: We need a DCLG that will fight for the sector

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

As the Labour conference gathers in Brighton, Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne talks to...

Council takes back control of children's services

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Rotherham MBC has won back democratic control of all functions apart from children’s social care,...

'Whitehall is committed to full rates retention'

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Local government minister Marcus Jones has insisted the Government is ‘still fully committed to p...

Pension funds get option for new financial status

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Standard documentation is being produced to help councils and local government pension funds want...

Sector-led approach shows results for kids' services

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

A new approach to sector-led improvement for children’s services could be announced next month, T...

Scots welcome ALEOs decision

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Scottish councils have welcomed government plans to give ‘further consideration’ to proposals to ...

Cllr's collapse halts Driver vote of no confidence

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Lancashire CC is poised to complete its management restructure after a vote of no confidence in i...

Former Grenfell chief wanted private meeting

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

One of the last recommendations made by Kensington & Chelsea RLBC chief executive Nicholas Holgat...

Break new data rules and face £18m fine, councils warned

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Local authorities face fines of up to £18m for breaching new data protection laws, councils have ...

LGA report influenced axing of Derbyshire chief's role

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Derbyshire CC’s decision to abolish its chief executive post was informed by a Local Government A...