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Councils warned against 'precautionary' school closures

By Martin Ford | 15 December 2021

The Government has told councils schools should not be closed unless there is a ‘public health em...

Government defends care reform funding

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021

The director general for adult social care said the £5.4bn sum was a ‘building block'.

Councils warn of 'damaging cuts'

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021

Councils in Wales have warned of ‘damaging cuts to local services’ without an increase in funding.

Goodbye to ...

By Ann McGauran | 14 December 2021

The MJ highlights a tumultuous year for local government still impacted by the global pandemic, ...

Reviewers 'underestimated' challenge at Croydon

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2021

In a report a year on from their initial review, Chris Wood and Alan Gay said the 'enormity of th...

Cornwall plans to cut 400 jobs

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2021

The cuts are part of plans to save millions of pounds in order to balance the council’s budget in...

LGA concerns over devolution approach

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2021

Senior figures from the Local Government Association (LGA) have raised concerns about Westminster...

Social care White Paper 'set up to fail'

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2021

The local government sector has praised the ambition of the long-awaited adult social care reform...

Statutory recommendation threat dropped

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2021

Warrington Council has escaped the threat of a statutory recommendation being issued by its exter...

Council U-turns on second homes tax hike

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2021

Conwy CBC is the latest authority in Wales to struggle with its approach to reining in the number...