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Fair funding review labelled a 'sham'

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2025

The fair funding review has been labelled a ‘sham’ by rural councils following its publication to...

Covid Inquiry: Government 'failed to engage' with councils

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2025

The UK and devolved governments should have done more to engage with councils during the pandemic...

Districts take hit in fair funding review

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2025

District councils have been told their finances will take a hit as the fair funding review is pub...

Government launches reorganisation consultations

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2025

The Government has today launched consultations on reorganisation proposals as it mulls which to ...

Lincolnshire set to name chief executive

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2025

Andrew Crookham is set to become the next chief executive of Lincolnshire CC.

Shropshire budget gap hits £47m

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2025

Shropshire Council’s budget overspend has grown by a third since it declared a ‘financial emergen...

Hartlepool managing director to retire

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2025

Hartlepool BC managing director Denise McGuckin has announced she is to retire after nearly 30 ye...

Navigating procurement complexity during reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2025

Crucial to making a success of local government reorganisation is the management of myriad contra...

Fears Pride in Place sidelines rural areas

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2025

Concerns have been raised that rural areas will miss out on the Pride in Place programme.

Maldon deputy chief executive stands down

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2025

Paul Dodson has stepped down as deputy chief executive of Maldon DC.