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Divisions over lifting Kirklees lockdown

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2020

Councillors and MPs have been unable to reach a consensus on ending local restrictions in Kirklees.

Three districts table Gloucestershire devolution proposals

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2020

Three of Gloucestershire’s district councils have proposed creating two unitary authorities in th...

Somerset districts publish reorganisation proposals

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2020

District councils in Somerset have proposed the creation of two unitary councils and a combined a...

Liverpool to replace homeless shelters

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2020

The city council is to close its ‘shared sleeping sites’ for homeless people and provide self-con...

Warwickshire districts oppose 'power grab'

By Martin Ford | 26 August 2020

A county council report concludes that a single unitary represents the best option for local gove...

Warrington launches green energy bond

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2020

The council aims to raise £1m to fund a green energy project.

Bath & North East Somerset warns against COVID complacency

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2020

The council’s director of public health has expressed ‘concern’ over a rise in cases.

Eden chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2020

The chief executive of Eden DC, Rose Rouse, is to leave the authority and the public sector at th...

Lewisham switches leisure operators

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2020

Lewisham LBC has parted ways with the charity managing its leisure facilities, Fusion Lifestyle, ...

Birmingham and Northampton join COVID watch list

By Martin Ford | 24 August 2020

Birmingham and Northampton are the latest areas to be added to the Government’s coronavirus watch...