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Government to review Public Works Loan Board

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2020

Two departments are looking at the ‘rates and flexibilities’ the lender offers councils.

Owners of buildings with dangerous cladding named and shamed

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2020

The Government has published the names of five companies that have been deemed too slow in making...

Council 'apologises unreservedly' for children's service failings

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2020

Luton BC has been rated inadequate by Ofsted following an inspection of its children’s social car...

Cheshire East confirms new chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 21 February 2020

Lorraine O’Donnell was officially appointed at a council meeting yesterday.

Kier ends contract with Hackney

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Hackney LBC has brought a £2.5m outsourcing contract with Kier in-house.

Morgan Sindall profits rise to £90m

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Morgan Sindall’s partnership housing and regeneration operations have helped drive up profits in ...

Councils braced for mounting pressure on aslyum support system

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2020

Concern has been raised over councils' capacity to support child asylum seekers ahead of an expec...

North disproportionately hit by housing cutbacks - research

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2020

Increased funding and investment in planning skills are required to reverse disproportionate cuts...

Engie to lead zero-carbon pilot in Staffordshire

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2020

A consortium is to test a system for lowering energy usage and carbon emissions on a town-wide sc...

Northern Powerhouse 'downgrade' in reshuffle

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2020

The Government has been accused of ‘downgrading’ the Northern Powerhouse in Prime Minister Boris ...