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FINANCE

Self-isolation payments 'failing' workers

By Martin Ford | 21 June 2021

Two out of three people applying for self-isolation payments are being rejected, according to new...

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Councils urged to 'sharpen commercial edge'

By Paul Marinko | 15 June 2021

A new report has argued that allowing councils to sharpen their commercial edge will ‘unlock imme...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Pressure grows for tougher sanctions on councillors

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2021

Thousands have signed a petition for disqualifications and suspensions as the Government prepares...

PUBLIC HEALTH

LGA questions funding to tackle COVID-19 surges

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2021

Councils have voiced concern over funding to tackle COVID-19 in areas hit by the Delta variant.

COMMERCIALISM

Council presses ahead with £100m property investment

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Somerset West and Taunton DC has doubled down on its commercial property investments during the C...

HEALTH

Councils call for procurement freedom

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Removal of red tape during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown what can be done, officers have told t...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Rutland interim secures permanent chief's role

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2021

Councillors have approved the appointment of Mark Andrews as Rutland CC’s new chief executive off...

HEALTH

Councils demand 'urgent' increase in vaccine supply

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2021

Councils have warned the Government ‘inadequate and uncertain supplies’ of jabs are holding back ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Former CIPFA president headed for chief executive role

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2021

Carolyn Williamson has been recommended as the next chief executive of Hampshire CC.

FINANCE

Districts in plea for leisure centre funding

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

A crunch meeting on the future of leisure centres is to take place this week, The MJ understands.

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