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Leaders seek huge rise in flood funding

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2019

Councils have approached the Government for financial assistance as costs mount for flood-hit com...

Cambridge takes lead on citizens' assemblies

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019

The work of a citizens’ assembly in Cambridge is to become a showcase for other councils looking ...

Five councils suffer credit outlook ratings downgrade

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019

The credit outlook ratings for five local authorities have been changed from stable to negative.

A vote for change

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019

Local government calls for ‘radical change’ and ‘genuine devolution’ increased this week as polit...

Lib Dems unveil £13bn social care funding pledge

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2019

The Lib Dems have announced an election policy that would lead to an extra £13bn going to social ...

Surge in number of council tax fraud cases

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2019

The number of council tax fraud cases uncovered by local authorities increased by a fifth over th...

Boris Johnson promises business rates cuts

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the Confederation of British Industry annual conference today t...

Counties to press for 'devolution for all'

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2019

A call has been made for the next Government to increase the level of devolution to county councils.

Post-Brexit public procurement overhaul proposed

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2019

Moves to overhaul procurement rules for public contracts have been met with scepticism.

Profits target upgrade boosts Morgan Sindall

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2019

Morgan Sindall’s share price has been bolstered after upgrading its profits forecast.