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LGA warns councils 'sidelined' by social care Fair Pay Agreement

By Martin Ford | 16 July 2026

Councils are to be ‘sidelined’ by a negotiating body representing care workers, the Local Governm...

FUNDING

Reed acknowledges fair funding 'dramatic shifts' in councils' finances

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2026

Local government secretary Steve Reed has conceded that ‘dramatic shifts’ in councils’ finances r...

PEOPLE

Richmond and Wandsworth to appoint joint chief executive

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2026

Ana Popovici is set to become chief executive of Richmond and Wandsworth LBCs.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Orkney Islands chief on 'special leave'

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2026

Orkney Islands Council has said it is ‘unable to confirm or deny’ reports that its chief executiv...

HOUSING

Councils risk becoming housing enforcement 'paper tiger'

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026

English councils are at risk of becoming a ‘paper tiger’ in enforcing housing standards, the Gove...

COHESION

LGA conference: Call for councils to fly St George's Cross

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026

Councils have been asked to fly the St George’s Cross in a show of support for England in their w...

REORGANISATION

LGA conference: Change journey 'will never end' in Northamptonshire

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026

North Northamptonshire Council has offered to help councils embarking on their own reorganisation...

PEOPLE

Norfolk interim chief announced

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026

Kat Hulatt, Norfolk CC’s director of legal services and monitoring officer, has been appointed as...

SOCIAL CARE

Funding pledge could shackle social care reform

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2026

The prospects for social care reform under an Andy Burnham government could be constrained by his...

HOUSING

Portsmouth loses HMO legal battle

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2026

Portsmouth City Council has lost a legal case over its licensing scheme for houses in multiple oc...

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