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Council bid to breach accounting rules

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2020

A request to the Government for a capitalisation direction has been made by Peterborough City Cou...

Pressure mounts for extension of Grenfell cladding fund

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2020

MPs have called for more funds to be released to pay for the replacement of flammable cladding on...

Gravesham aiming to become 'entrepreneurial authority'

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2020

Gravesham BC has formed a local authority trading company in a bid to become an ‘entrepreneurial ...

Uncertainty puts East Lothian procurement on hold

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2020

Uncertainty over the future of waste and recycling in Scotland has led to East Lothian Council pu...

Norwich housing company braced for losses

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2020

A housing company owned by Norwich City Council is facing making a loss on its first scheme.

Chancellor resigns but Jenrick stays at MHCLG in cabinet reshuffle

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2020

Sajid Javid has resigned as chancellor, but Robert Jenrick remains local government secretary aft...

Alarm bells over £6.6bn property spending spree

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2020

Auditors have suggested an overhaul of council borrowing and investment rules may be needed after...

Government seeks clampdown on independent accommodation for children

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Proposals to ban the use of independent accommodation for younger children in care have been met ...

Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.

South Cambridgeshire in leadership restructure

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

South Cambridgeshire DC has overhauled its top leadership team in a move that will save hundreds ...