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Hull bids to pilot Universal Basic Income

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2020

Councillors voted to establish a steering group and seek support from the Government.

Enforcement looms over Grenfell-style cladding towers

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2020

Plans are yet to be put forward to remove potentially dangerous Grenfell-style cladding on dozens...

Kier shares surge on trading update

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2020

Investors have issued a vote of confidence in Kier’s efforts to turn around the business with a j...

Scottish City Deals 'lack aims and objectives'

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2020

Watchdogs have questioned the transparency and oversight of Scotland’s £5.2bn City Deals.

Collaboration key to £104m development

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2020

Westminster City Council partnered with four private sector organisations to create the mixed-use...

Sandwell interim chief takes permanent role

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2020

David Stevens has been announced as chief executive of Sandwell MBC.

Cornwall awards waste contract after procurement delay

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2020

Cornwall Council has appointed Biffa to provide its waste collection service after scaling back i...

Rutland chief announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2020

Helen Briggs said it had been an 'honour’ to serve the council for 13 years.

Medway given six months to turn around children's services

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2020

Medway Council could lose control of its children’s services unless it improves standards within ...

Doubts cast over council's £100m investment plan

By Martin Ford | 13 January 2020

West Berkshire Council is to review its property investment strategy.