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LGA members accuse CIPFA of 'mission overreach'

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2021

Proposed changes to finance rules have provoked anger from the Local Government Association (LGA).

Social housing inquiry launched

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2021

MPs have embarked on an inquiry into the regulation of social housing in England.

Slough accepts damning SEND report

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2021

Watchdogs have demanded action from Slough Council to address ‘significant areas of weakness’ in ...

MPs quiz Homes England on governance issues

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2021

An internal audit that found ‘significant weakness in frameworks of governance’ was raised during...

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 ...