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SIGOMA highlights local government finance 'imbalance'

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

Urban councils have warned they may be unable to deliver key services to poor, high-need areas wi...

Urban councils to present 'fairer' funding model

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

Urban areas will today outline a fairer funding model that would establish the ‘true base cost of...

Call for minister for older people

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2015

A cross-departmental minister for older people should be introduced to ensure that care for the e...

Prosser confirmed as North Dorset chief

By Dan Peters | 20 February 2015

Matt Prosser has been confirmed as the new chief executive of North Dorset DC.

Bosses rush to meet BCF deadline

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

Government health and social care officials are still working to ensure three Better Care Fund (B...

Turn down improvement and face 'other measures'

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

Alternative measures should be introduced in cases where poorly-performing councils refuse to eng...

Regions need 'stronger voice' at Smith Square

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The chairman of East Midlands Councils has called for the Local Government Association (LGA) to a...

EXCLUSIVE: Fiscal fears rocket

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ/LGiU study reveals fears over statutory duties and low funding, as local government financ...

Something better change

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ’s fourth joint finance survey with the Local Government Information Unit makes clear counc...

Fears over greater intervention

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

An ex-executive director of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has railed...