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FINANCE

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...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Call for recognition of councils' role in net zero strategy

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2021

A group of local government, environmental and research organisations has called for powers and r...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling up funds risk 'amplifying regional inequalities'

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is critical o...

DIGITAL

Northgate Public Services undergoes name change

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

The company provides technology for health, housing, police and local government internationally ...

FINANCE

Government asks CIPFA to review eight councils

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

Eight councils granted ‘exceptional support’ from the Government are to undergo independent revie...

ENVIRONMENT

Bin lorry driver shortage at 'crisis point'

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

A shortage of 100,000 heavy goods vehicle drivers has disrupted bin collections across the country.

PLANNING

Chief speaks out after staff targeted by campaigners

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

A council chief executive has condemned the action of campaigners who sent emails to planning off...

HEALTH

Devolution key to tackling health inequalities, report finds

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

Sir Michael Marmot has said increased funding and far-reaching new powers must be devolved to red...

SCRUTINY

Combined authorities advised to 'revisit' devo deals

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Combined authorities may need to ‘revisit’ devolution deals to help regions recover from the COVI...

FINANCE

Sector should challenge 'poisonous narrative' around commercialism

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Councils should not be held back from responsible commercial investments because of high-profile ...

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