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Planning centre of excellence proposed

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2021

The recommendation is part of proposals to improve the planning process in a report by infrastruc...

LGA claims Whitehall 'hampering' Parkrun return

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2021

The Local Government Association has said a ‘lack of communication’ from the Department for Digit...

Thanet facing £700k legal bill

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2021

Cash-strapped Thanet DC is facing legal costs of more than £700,000 as it grapples with disciplin...

Sector calls for closer working after COVID confusion

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2021

The Government has been told it must work more closely with local authorities to successfully eme...

Slough Children First appoints new chair

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2021

Slough Council has announced the appointment of Tony Hunter as the new chair of Slough Children F...

Auditors probe 'negative culture' at Nottingham

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

An investigation has uncovered a ‘lack of compliance with rules’ at Nottingham City Council.

Experts divided on devolution

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

The debate over bespoke deals or a national framework has re-emerged with the publication of an I...

'Inspirational' chief to step down

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

Denise Hyde has announced her intention to retire later this year.

Steward headed for Cumbria chief role

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2021

Cumbria CC has announced that it has offered Gill Steward the role of chief executive.

Council tax collection deficit hits £500m

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2021

Councils will need ‘additional help from taxpayers’ to balance their books, the Chartered Institu...