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Doubts over health and care integration agreements

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2026

Doubts have been cast over the future of a key model for joint working between health and council...

The severed links in health and care integration

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2026

Despite recognition of the benefits of closer integration between health and social care, recent ...

Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026

Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.

Think-tank founder to advise Burnham

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

The founder of a progressive think-tank has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister A...

Development corporations face planning expertise shortage

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...

CIPFA report uncovers 'weak financial management' at Hillingdon

By Martin Ford | 31 July 2026

Hillingdon LBC must change course to avoid relying on exceptional financial support (EFS) for yea...

Mayors to share income tax by 2028

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2026

Every mayor will be offered a share of income tax and business rates retention, the Government ha...

Housing firm faces enforcement after councils halt payments

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2026

A housing watchdog is threatening enforcement action against a provider after eight councils halt...

Norfolk urges Rayner to halt reorganisation as legal action launched

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2026

Norfolk CC has written to newly-appointed local government secretary Angela Rayner calling for he...

Burnham announces social care workforce reform plans

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to exercise caution following his announcement of ‘wid...