CIPFA calls for social care reform

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2024

A call has been made to the Government to end a ‘vicious cycle’ in social care causing pressure t...

No more SEND deficit agreements

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.

Enfield chief executive to join Lambeth

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024

Enfield LBC’s chief executive Ian Davis is set to leave the authority to join Lambeth LBC.

Call for clarity on funding reforms

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024

Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.

Future Forum North: Danger of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s fiscal plans for local government at The MJ Futur...

Future Forum North: Devolve budgets, not tax powers

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Devolution of budgets is more important than tax raising powers, an expert told The MJ Future For...

Future Forum North: Values should start at top

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Future Forum North: Housing shortage 'destroying council budgets'

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024

Collaboration on affordable housing is key to easing the financial burden on local authorities, T...

Solace Scotland announces chair

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024

Chief executive of North Lanarkshire Council, Des Murray, has been announced as the new chair of ...