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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Goodbye to all that

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2024

Ann McGauran and Martin Ford take a look back at the highs and lows of a pacy and action-packed y...

FINANCE

GLA developer stuggles with £300m debt

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2024

Auditors have warned a developer owned by the Greater London Authority (GLA) may require a rescue...

PEOPLE

Mansfield names next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2024

James Biddlestone has been confirmed as Mansfield DC’s new chief executive.

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Public back council funding hike

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2024

Two out of three people back calls to increase local government funding, a survey has found.

FINANCE

Public provision of audit considered

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2024

The Government is considering expanding capacity in local audit through public provision.

FINANCE

£2bn finance settlement boost announced

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2024

Councils in England will receive a share of £2bn additional funding next year under the provision...

PEOPLE

Darlington set to appoint chief executive

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2024

Rose Rouse is set to be confirmed as the next chief executive of Darlington BC.

PEOPLE

Clark joins Industrial Strategy Advisory Council

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2024

Former local government secretary Greg Clark has joined the Government's Industrial Strategy Advi...

PEOPLE

North East Combined Authority recruits two directors

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2024

The North East Combined Authority has made two additions to its director team.

HOUSING

Council's housing grade lowered over 'serious failings'

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2024

The discovery of ‘very serious failings’ by a housing watchdog has seen Castle Point BC downgrade...

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