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Retro-fitting councils around the 21st century

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2019

The MJ and BT recently conducted a survey of local authority directors to find out how they belie...

Demand for supported housing drives profits at Civitas

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2019

Civitas Social Housing has reported a surge in profits driven by a need for supported accommodation.

Tory state aid proposals spark controversy

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2019

Questions have been raised over plans to loosen state aid rules post-Brexit under a Conservative ...

Ofsted reform plans come under fire

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2019

Proposals to intensify the inspection regime for schools have been attacked by teaching unions.

Camden in £130m High Court claim against contractors

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2019

Legal action has been launched by Camden LBC to recover costs of £130m against a group of contrac...

Review questions benefits of shared services provider

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2019

A review of LGSS found ‘no evidence’ the councils benefited through sharing some services.

One third of 2017 Scottish revaluation appeals unresolved

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2019

Almost three quarters of business rates revaluation appeals in Scotland have so far resulted in n...

Nine in 10 care directors concerned at winter pressures

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2019

More than 90% of adult care directors are concerned at their ability to cope with winter pressure...

Leading light in regeneration to leave Manchester City Council

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2019

Eddie Smith has announced he will stand down as strategic director of growth and development.

Viridor reaps rewards from recycling and waste treatment

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2019

Lucrative recycling and waste contracts at Viridor have driven up profits for its parent company ...