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Lack of consultation puts lockdowns 'at risk'

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2020

An appeal has been made for the Government to negotiate with the sector over proposals for three ...

Councils key to levelling up agenda, says report

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2020

Local government must have adequate funding to level-up deprived English towns, according to new ...

Battle rages for multi-year settlement

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2020

A battle for a multi-year settlement for local government is unfolding ahead of the Government’s ...

Government urged to increase children's services funding

By Martin Ford | 29 September 2020

The Spending Review marks a crucial moment for a system of children’s social care that is reachin...

Call for multi-year funding

By Martin Ford | 29 September 2020

Ministers have been urged to commit to multi-year settlements for local government by the Charter...

Councils enlist MPs' help over lorry parks

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2020

Local authorities have called on MPs to help lobby the Government over the creation of lorry park...

Towns Fund selection 'warps economy'

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2020

Controversy over the selection process for the Towns Fund has led a campaign group to call for an...

Central Bedfordshire announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2020

Current director of place and communities, Marcel Coiffait, will take on the role later this year.

Staffing presented 'real and present risk' to council

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2020

Cotswold DC is bolstering its senior officer team following criticism in a corporate peer challenge.

Future Forum: 'Envy' over councils' speed during crisis

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2020

A senior civil servant has paid tribute to local government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.