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Hackney to launch energy company

By Martin Ford | 04 November 2019

Hackney LBC is to launch its own energy company in a bid to reduce the borough’s carbon footprint.

Western Gateway to become powerhouse for Severn estuary

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2019

A third ‘powerhouse’ has been launched by the Government today in an attempt to drive economic gr...

More victims of gangs, trafficking and asylum seekers reported

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2019

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of children who are unaccompanied asylum seekers...

Leeds secures agreements for TV and film studios

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

Leeds City Council has intervened to help get new TV and film studios up and running.

Mitchell appointed Charnwood chief

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

Charnwood BC has welcomed new chief executive Rob Mitchell into the role.

Amey sale hit by delays

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

The sale of outsourcing contractor Amey is taking longer than expected, its parent company has ad...

'Public outcry' needed to spur social care reform

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2019

A ‘public outcry’ about the state of the social care system is needed to spark the political will...

EXCLUSIVE: Single tier fear reignited

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2019

County councils are being offered the option of unitary local government as part of a devolution ...

North Yorkshire expands commercial operations

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2019

North Yorkshire CC’s trading arm has acquired a company that will allow it to expand into the res...

Councils face mounting costs ahead of snap poll, officers warn

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2019

Councils face mounting costs as they battle to get ready for a looming General Election.