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Warrington faces £40m savings target

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

Warrington Council will have to make savings totalling more than £40m over the next four years, s...

Internal candidate confirmed as Merton chief executive

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

Hannah Doody has been formally confirmed following a vote by councillors.

Lib Dem leader calls for urgency on social care reform

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2021

Speaking at the Local Government Association’s virtual conference, party leader Sir Ed Davey said...

Health and care improvement starts locally

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2021

Local health and care organisations must seize the initiative to improve people’s lives rather th...

Hackney appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 07 July 2021

Mark Carroll will take on the role later this year, subject to approval at full council later thi...

Whitty warns of tough times ahead

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2021

The life-changing effects of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for many months to come, Professor...

Mayors demand fiscal freedoms

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2021

The Government has been urged to go further with devolving powers to existing combined authorities.

Thurrock targets 30 properties for asset sale

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2021

Officers have recommended the assets be declared surplus to requirements and released for sale or...

Skills devolution key to levelling up

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2021

A panel of experts brought together by the Localis think-tank discussed how to bring about econom...

Sevenoaks to halt support for leisure operator

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2021

Sevenoaks DC is poised to halt financial support to the operator of its leisure facilities, which...