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SCOTLAND

Scottish pandemic recovery prospects 'severely eroded'

By Martin Ford | 10 March 2021

The prospects for post-pandemic recovery in Scotland have been 'severely eroded' by funding const...

HEALTH

National Test and Trace failed to draw on councils' expertise

By Martin Ford | 10 March 2021

MPs have questioned the impact of the NHS Test and Trace programme and urged it to collaborate mo...

WHITEHALL

Tear down devolution 'barriers,' APPG urges

By Martin Ford | 09 March 2021

Powers should be devolved to councils before reorganisation takes place, a new report has concluded.

LEGAL

Council officer 'misled' over Grenfell insulation

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

A building control officer has told the Grenfell Inquiry he was ‘misled’ into certifying insulati...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

North Northamptonshire to 'do the boring well'

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

Coronavirus has tempered expectations as North Northamptonshire Council prepares for launch.

FINANCE

Croydon granted capitalisation request

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2021

Croydon LBC has been granted a capitalisation direction just days before it was due to finalise i...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils face 'wide range of barriers' to tackle climate change

By Martin Ford | 05 March 2021

The Government must engage with councils and provide resources to achieve net-zero targets, MPs h...

SCRUTINY

Groundwork laid for combined authority

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2021

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council are pressing ahead with laying the politic...

FINANCE

BUDGET 2021: Furlough scheme extended until autumn

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2021

The chancellor has extended the furlough scheme and announced further funding for apprenticeships...

FINANCE

'Good settlement fails to make up for austerity'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

The Welsh Government has confirmed funding for councils, with the publication of the final local ...

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