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'Grave concern' over vaccine rate in Westminster

By Martin Ford | 24 August 2021

The council is still awaiting a reply a month after sending a plea to the Government asking for m...

Scottish union to hold nationwide strike ballot

By Martin Ford | 24 August 2021

Councils in Scotland have been put on notice as Unison ballots members over industrial action.

Report attacks councils' 'shameful' undermining of Right to Build laws

By Martin Ford | 23 August 2021

Some authorities have been ‘subverting’ legislation designed to encourage self-built homes, an in...

More help for Afghan refugees 'urgently required'

By Martin Ford | 23 August 2021

The Government has asked councils to provide more support for Afghan people fleeing violence at h...

Pendle announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

Rose Rouse will take up the role in early autumn, subject to a vote at the authority’s next full ...

Councils to have 'bigger role' in building safety

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

The Government has said it wants to give councils a ‘bigger role’ in making sure high-rise buildi...

Calls for more funding as child abuse increases

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

Incidents involving death or serious harm to a child have risen in the past year, leading to call...

Three unions head to pay ballots

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2021

Unions have recommended members reject the pay offer tabled to local government workers.

Council's deputy leader falls victim to nuclear waste row

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2021

Hartlepool Council’s Cllr Mike Young has resigned after meeting the body behind a planned radioac...

Oldham MBC to bring in interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 19 August 2021

Councillors will vote on a recommendation to appoint Harry Catherall next week.