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Whitehall drags its feet on planning fees

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

A government commitment to allow councils to increase planning fees by 20% if they commit to rein...

Northampton chief quits after 10 years at helm

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

Northampton BC’s chief executive David Kennedy has resigned.

'Unacceptable' changes sees LGA withdraw support for guidance

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has withdrawn its support from the Better Care Fund (BCF) ...

'Be more commercial' Mendip DC is told

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

Mendip DC has been told to think more about its financial plans as it faces a £3.3m gap to fill o...

CIPFA conference: Boylan hits out at 'initiativitis'

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2017

The chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority has attacked the 'initiativitis' tha...

CIPFA: Institute to toughen prudential code

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2017

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has pledged to 'toughen' the pr...

CIPFA conference: Councils will be at back of queue

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2017

Councils will be at the back of the public sector queue for additional funding, a senior local go...

Chief's role may face axe in council's corporate review

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2017

Derbyshire CC has revealed it is considering a proposal to axe the chief executive role – as Basi...

Ofsted praises Norfolk's improvements

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2017

Norfolk CC’s new children’s services leadership team has ‘maintained its momentum and is driving ...

Kids' director resigns prior to dismissal meeting

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2017

Bury MBC’s executive director of children, young people and culture resigned ahead of a full coun...