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Combined authorities lack 'maturity'

By Martin Ford | 16 July 2021

A metro mayor has said combined authorities are not ready to take on new powers.

Minister fends off towns fund criticism

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2021

The Government aims to detail how the success of the towns fund will be judged before the summer ...

Salford to establish housing association

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2021

The city council is bidding to create its own housing association.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority names new chief

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2021

Eileen Milner will take over the chief executive role in the autumn.

Reserves used to meet 'avalanche of need'

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2021

A third of councils have resorted to using reserves to meet adult social care overspends, an exte...

Right to Buy-back fund launched

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2021

London boroughs are to receive funding to purchase former council homes on the private market.

Derbyshire councils plan 'alternative' to unitaries

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2021

Councils in Derbyshire have drawn up plans to find a ‘viable alternative’ to carving up the count...

'Sweeping reform' of elections required

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2021

Election officers have warned of an electoral system that is in 'danger of failing’.

Ofsted chief rubbishes 'inspection tsunami' claim

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2021

Amanda Spielman has sought to ease concerns about a deluge of inspections as the watchdog resumes...

Chief executive retires after 43-year career

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2021

Bassetlaw DC's Neil Taylor has announced he will step down next month following four decades in l...