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Council's reserves are 'at a minimum'

By Sam Clayden | 17 November 2015

The chief executive of Somerset CC has admitted council reserves are at a minimum, as his authori...

West Midlands and Liverpool City region to seal devo deals

By Sam Clayden | 17 November 2015

George Osborne announces the signing of two landmark devolution deals.

Accusations fly as councils' top-tier relationships founder

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

A breakdown of top-level relationships at Oadby and Wigston BC are a distraction and could impact...

Cameron embroiled in row over council cuts

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

The prime minister has faced criticism from Oxfordshire CC leaders after he wrote to the council’...

Enterprise zone numbers set to increase

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

The Government is to announce the increase in the number of enterprise zones from 24 to around 40...

Ministers clash over housebuilding

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

The shadow cabinet minister for housing and planning has attacked the Conservatives’ plans for ho...

Bolton MBC boss resigns after five months

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2015

The chief executive of Bolton MBC has resigned just five months after being appointed.

Businesses should decide how much they pay in business rates

By Sam Clayden | 06 November 2015

Council leaders have insisted businesses should be able to decide how much they pay in business r...

Birmingham City Council still faces 'significant risks and challenges'

By Sam Clayden | 05 November 2015

Significant risks and challenges remain in relation to the scale and speed of Birmingham City Cou...

Cuts could put fire fighters at risk

By Sam Clayden | 05 November 2015

Further cuts to fire and rescue funding could put safety at risk, shrink the organisation and lea...