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Parish wins legal challenge against county

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2021

Norfolk CC has lost a legal challenge mounted by a parish council after its cabinet acted 'unlawf...

Tew to take up South Tyneside role

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2021

Subject to ratification, Mr Tew will join as chief executive in late summer.

Merton appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2021

Hannah Doody has been director of community and housing at Merton for the past four years and pre...

Social care 'unfinished business' for Tories

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021

Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said reform of the adult social care system is regarded a...

Lack of 'clarity' hampering child protection

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021

Improvements in multi-agency leadership locally and cross-government strategy nationally are requ...

Prospect raised of financial support for Glasgow

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021

The Scottish First Minister has raised the possibility of further financial support for Glasgow C...

Councils accused of 'grandstanding' on asylum

By Martin Ford | 28 April 2021

The immigration minister has told councils to ‘play their part’ in accommodating asylum seekers, ...

Newham to appeal LIBOR loan ruling

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2021

Newham LBC has been granted permission to appeal after a bid to sue Barclays over loans was rejec...

New chief to handle response to damning judgement

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2021

Herefordshire Council’s incoming chief executive will personally lead improvement after a judge s...

Planning inquiry leaves council with six-figure bill

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2021

Rother DC has been ordered to pay costs amounting to six-figures after failing to fend off a plan...