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Northamptonshire commissioners warn of financial risks

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2020

The funding of children’s services poses a ‘significant risk’ to Northamptonshire CC and the viab...

Talks bring devolution closer for Yorkshire

By Martin Ford | 27 January 2020

Devolution came a step closer in Yorkshire this week as ministers met with leaders from across th...

Councils appeal for reorganisation to cross county lines

By Martin Ford | 27 January 2020

Lancaster City Council, South Lakeland DC and Barrow BC have cautioned against sticking to ‘arbit...

Nottingham in bid to 'stabilise' energy company

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2020

A new management team has been installed at Robin Hood Energy and governance of council-controlle...

Watchdog concerns over sustainability and services at Highland Council

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2020

The Accounts Commission expects the council to ‘demonstrate improvement in the next 12 months’ by...

Hertsmere appoints managing director following management restructure

By Martin Ford | 23 January 2020

Sajida Bijle has been confirmed as Hertsmere BC’s new managing director following a management re...

Reading appoints leisure operator on 25-year contract

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2020

Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) has been awarded a contract to operate Reading BC’s leisure services.

Council insources 'unsustainable' care service

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2020

Bath & North East Somerset Council has decided to bring in-house adult care services following th...

Sector presses for further action on cladding

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2020

Building safety reforms billed as the ‘biggest change for a generation’ do not go far enough to c...

Cambridge chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 21 January 2020

Antoinette Jackson will leave Cambridge City Council in the summer after more than 20 years' serv...