Articles by Laura Sharman
Councils given power to remove unsafe cladding from private buildings
By Laura Sharman | 30 November 2018
Local authorities have been given the power to strip unsafe cladding from private residential bui...
Council pay offer rejected as union moves towards strike action
By Laura Sharman | 09 November 2018
The 3% pay offer for council workers in Scotland has been rejected by members of Unison Scotland.
Council prosecuted over Legionella case
By Laura Sharman | 08 November 2018
Tendring DC has confirmed it is being prosecuted for failing to manage the risk of Legionella at ...
Manchester City Council to double its contribution to arts venue
By Laura Sharman | 06 November 2018
Manchester City Council is expected to more than double its contribution to delivering a new arts...
Budget 2018: Letwin calls for new approach to large sites
By Laura Sharman | 29 October 2018
Local authorities with high housing demand should be given the freedom to allocate land as single...
One in 5 councils affected by China's waste ban
By Laura Sharman | 22 October 2018
One in five councils have been directly affected by China’s ban on imported waste over the past y...
Neighbourhood services a 'serious concern'
By Laura Sharman | 12 October 2018
A new report has highlighted 'serious concerns' over the future quality of neighbourhood services...
Call a halt to fiscal gerrymandering, says SIGOMA
By Laura Sharman | 24 September 2018
Council finances have been skewed by the Government directing more cash towards wealthier authori...
Healey unveils council tax levy on holiday homes
By Laura Sharman | 24 September 2018
Labour would double council tax on second homes to help families living in temporary accommodatio...
Rotherham to regain full control of services
By Laura Sharman | 19 September 2018
All powers are to be returned to Rotherham MBC after three years of Government intervention.
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