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Changes to empty homes powers 'particularly concerning'

By Martin Ford | 08 October 2026

Landlords have voiced alarm over plans to bolster council powers to bring empty homes back into use.

Cheshire East to appoint interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 07 October 2026

Paul Walker is set to be confirmed as interim chief executive at Cheshire East Council.

Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2026

More than nine in 10 councils will see their deficits for SEND (special educational needs and dis...

Cumberland announces chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2026

Cumberland Council has appointed Jo Atkinson as its next chief executive.

London borough appoints interim corporate director

By Martin Ford | 30 September 2026

Lambeth LBC has appointed Robert Henderson as interim corporate director for children, families a...

Shropshire adds to senior leadership team

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2026

Chris Atherton has been confirmed as director of adult social services at Shropshire Council.

Chief executive to leave combined authority

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2026

West Yorkshire Combined Authority chief executive Ben Still has announced his departure after a d...

Scots council map to be torn up

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2026

The Scottish Government has announced proposals for a major shake-up of councils.

Planning for the worst

By Martin Ford | 22 September 2026

As the UK faces a myriad of large-scale threats that only grows longer with each passing year, ho...

Government faces possible legal challenge over funding cuts

By Martin Ford | 18 September 2026

The Conservative Party has instructed lawyers to look into mounting a legal challenge over cuts t...

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