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Call for recognition of councils' role in net zero strategy

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2021

A group of local government, environmental and research organisations has called for powers and r...

Levelling up funds risk 'amplifying regional inequalities'

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is critical o...

Northgate Public Services undergoes name change

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

The company provides technology for health, housing, police and local government internationally ...

Government asks CIPFA to review eight councils

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

Eight councils granted ‘exceptional support’ from the Government are to undergo independent revie...

Bin lorry driver shortage at 'crisis point'

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

A shortage of 100,000 heavy goods vehicle drivers has disrupted bin collections across the country.

Chief speaks out after staff targeted by campaigners

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

A council chief executive has condemned the action of campaigners who sent emails to planning off...

Devolution key to tackling health inequalities, report finds

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

Sir Michael Marmot has said increased funding and far-reaching new powers must be devolved to red...

Combined authorities advised to 'revisit' devo deals

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Combined authorities may need to ‘revisit’ devolution deals to help regions recover from the COVI...

Sector should challenge 'poisonous narrative' around commercialism

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Councils should not be held back from responsible commercial investments because of high-profile ...

Lack of support held back local industrial strategies

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2021

Local leaders must be given a say in the Government’s Plan for Growth as it prepares to replace t...