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DEVOLUTION

Devolution requires 'impetus from the top'

By Martin Ford | 26 January 2021

Prime ministerial backing is the key to making a success of devolution, MPs have heard.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Uncertain future for migrant rough sleepers

By Martin Ford | 26 January 2021

MPs have raised concerns about the future of rough sleepers with no recourse to public funds (NRP...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Northumberland drops disciplinary action against chief

By Martin Ford | 25 January 2021

The proceedings against Daljit Lally have ‘ceased with immediate effect’ following a meeting of c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils 'in driving seat' for UK Shared Prosperity Fund, says Jenrick

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2021

Councils will take a leading role in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), local government secr...

FINANCE

Councils mull raids on reserves and job cuts

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2021

Gateshead MBC is considering cutting up to 155 jobs and North Yorkshire's reserves will take an £...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Lichfield begins search for new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2021

Diane Tilley has announced she will be standing down from the role at the end of May.

ENVIRONMENT

Help pledged for councils fighting floods

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has promised to back councils as they tackle flooding i...

ELECTIONS

Jenrick tells leaders to prepare for May elections

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

Council leaders have urged the Government to reconsider pressing ahead with local elections in May.

FINANCE

Nottingham improvement board appointed

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2021

The board has been tasked with providing external ‘advice, challenge and expertise’ to the counci...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Woking appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2021

Julie Fisher has been announced as the new chief executive of Woking BC.

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