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Tributes to ex-leader following sudden death

By Martin Ford | 26 September 2019

The former leader of Islington LBC, Steve Hitchins, has died at the age of 68.

Vinci replaces Interserve on multi-million pound York Guildhall project

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2019

Vinci has been brought in to complete a major restoration project following the departure of Inte...

Growth in council loans and commercialism boosts Arlingclose profits

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2019

Financial consultancy Arlingclose has reported a growth in profits, boosted by councils’ ‘overtly...

Northamptonshire shadow elections set for May 2020

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2019

Laws paving the way for the reorganisation of local government in Northamptonshire will pass thro...

Council reaches £674k settlement with union

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2019

An employment tribunal brought by Unison against Somerset CC will not go ahead after they agreed ...

Council to 'terminate' care company

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2019

Scottish Borders councillors will be asked to agree to shut down its care company next week.

Strategic suppliers' share of public spending falls

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2019

The dominance of major suppliers to the public sector is being slowly eroded, according to newly-...

Council to consider name change to cut 'confusion'

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2019

Members of Babergh DC will be asked to change the council’s name next month because people strugg...

St Helens chief to leave

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2019

The chief executive of St Helens MBC is to step down from the role next week, it has been announced.

Kier slumps to 'disappointing' £245m loss

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2019

Kier Group has announced losses of £245m following what its chief executive conceded was a ‘diffi...