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Care managers 'unaware' of weaknesses in service

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2021

Children’s services at Halton BC have undergone a ‘deterioration’ since the council was judged to...

Croydon could face second public interest report

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2021

Grant Thornton has been looking into the redevelopment of the Fairfield Halls arts centre by the ...

New chief exeuctive announced by Somerset West and Taunton

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2021

Andrew Pritchard first joined the authority in January 2020 as director of external operations an...

Whitty fears public may ignore restrictions

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2021

England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty has voiced concerns the public may not comply with f...

Trust in councils higher than national Government, research finds

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2021

The public placed more trust in local authorities than national Government in responding to the C...

Watchdog's concern over deprivation of liberty orders

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2021

Ofsted highlighted a ‘huge rise’ in the use of deprivation of liberty orders by councils.

Councils battle to prevent 'lost generation'

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2021

Children’s services directors have said they face a challenge to avoid the emergence of a ‘lost g...

Northern Irish councils in devolution call

By Martin Ford | 24 November 2021

The sector is pressing for increased powers to help the country to recover from the COVID-19 pand...

Derbyshire appoints permanent managing director

By Martin Ford | 23 November 2021

Derbyshire CC has announced the appointment of Emma Alexander as its permanent managing director.

Councils promised tax overhaul

By Martin Ford | 23 November 2021

Reform of council tax, including devolved powers for local authorities, are among the plans in a ...