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London chief exec brings forward retirement

By Martin Ford | 13 November 2026

Haringey LBC chief executive Andy Donald has brought forward his retirement.

Fears of SEND reform pace slackening

By Martin Ford | 12 November 2026

Fears have been raised over the pace of reform of services for children with special educational ...

Rayner admits LGR was 'always going to be litigated'

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2026

Local government reorganisation (LGR) was ‘always going to be litigated’, Angela Rayner has said ...

North Yorkshire Council names next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 10 November 2026

Gateshead MBC chief executive Dale Owens is to leave the authority to join North Yorkshire Council.

Scottish councils reject reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 09 November 2026

Reorganisation is not the answer to resolving the financial crisis gripping councils, the Convent...

Councils' public health warning over EU border deal

By Martin Ford | 09 November 2026

The Government must not repeat ‘mistakes of the past’ in pursuing a border agreement with the EU,...

District appoints interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 05 November 2026

Councillors at Lichfield DC have voted to appoint Kerry Dove as interim chief executive.

Falkirk chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2026

Falkirk Council’s chief executive Kenneth Lawrie will retire in March, following eight years in t...

Exclusive: Government 'risks repeating Covid mistakes' in war preparedness

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2026

Amid launch of 1,000 day ‘mission’, resilience expert warns continued failings in national emerge...

Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2026

A raft of new mayors and long-awaited ‘fiscal devolution roadmap’ have been announced by the Gove...

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