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Welsh services 'under threat'

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2014

Welsh council leaders believe a ‘tipping point’ has been reached that could result in the disappe...

Care Act formulae are 'fundamentally flawed'

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2014

Whitehall’s proposed formulae for implementing the Care Act in 2015/16 are ‘fundamentally flawed’...

Jay heaps blame on Rotherham leadership for scandal

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2014

The author of the devastating report on child sexual exploitation in Rotherham has heaped blame o...

Probe launched into deputy leader's involvement

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2014

Sandwell MBC’s deputy leader has stepped down from chairing a council committee while an investig...

Council leaders claim 'tipping point' reached

By Dan Peters | 10 October 2014

Welsh council leaders believe a ‘tipping point’ has been reached that could result in the disappe...

Damning report criticises lack of understanding and experience

By Dan Peters | 08 October 2014

Barnet and Harrow LBCs have reaffirmed their commitment to their shared legal service despite a d...

Councils may have to pay for LEPs

By Dan Peters | 07 October 2014

Councils may be forced to pick up the tab for Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) to ensure the d...

Freesheets face legal action

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2014

Legal action against 11 councils over alleged breaches of the publicity code ‘could be taken in a...

96% want devolved powers

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2014

Less than a third of council leaders and cabinet members believe the ability to vary rates of inc...

Tower Hamlets denies Trojan Horse press reports

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2014

Tower Hamlets LBC has denied the existence of a Trojan Horse-style plot in the borough after clai...