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Slough ready to table capitalisation request as deficit exceeds £200m

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2021

Talks have been ongoing with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, but a form...

Councils criticise climate change deal

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2021

The local government sector has stressed the need for local action following a disappointing clos...

Haringey chief executive announces departure

By Martin Ford | 12 November 2021

Zina Etheridge is to take up a new senior role with the NHS.

Former director returns to Cambridgeshire as chief

By Martin Ford | 12 November 2021

Stephen Moir has officially been appointed as the new chief executive of Cambridgeshire CC.

Peterborough announces new chief

By Martin Ford | 12 November 2021

Peterborough City Council has appointed Matt Gladstone as its new chief executive.

Global push to recognise councils' role in climate change

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2021

UK councils have joined international calls for the role of local government in tackling climate ...

Councils urged to hold their nerve on climate change

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2021

Senior Local Government Association members told the COP26 climate change conference local author...

Ealing chief executive to step down

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2021

Paul Najsarek will be stepping down at Christmas after spending six years in the role.

West Midlands announces permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 10 November 2021

Interim chief executive Laura Shoaf has accepted the role on a permanent basis.

Councils told to face up to financial challenges

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2021

Local authorities urged to face up to the tough financial decisions in wake of Wirral and Peterbo...