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Riots condemned as councils begin clean-up

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2024

Council chief executives and leaders have condemned riots that saw a library and two hotels targe...

Sector reassures after private school VAT change confirmed

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2024

Councils believe they can manage the increase in demand for school places after Labour’s removal ...

Core Cities names chair

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

Leeds City Council leader James Lewis has been named as the new chair of Core Cities UK.

Nottingham poised to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

Sajeeda Rose is expected to become Nottingham City Council’s next chief executive.

Scottish health and social care under 'unsustainable' pressure

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

The system of health and social care in Scotland has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by the Account...

Social care reform funding diverted to system delivery

By Martin Ford | 25 July 2024

Billions of pounds intended to reform social care have instead been diverted to propping up the c...

Cadman joins consultancy

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2024

Former Birmingham City Council chief executive Deborah Cadman has joined consultancy Newtrality a...

Councils 'struggling to cope' with complaints

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2024

A lack of resources is preventing local authorities from putting things right following complaint...

Dudley chief executive to retire

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2024

Dudley MBC chief executive Kevin O’Keefe has announced he is to retire.

Homelessness pressures 'unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024

Councils face ‘unsustainable financial pressure’ due to record levels of homelessness, according ...