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Minister handed Brexit cash demand in Portsmouth

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2019

Portsmouth has demanded more funds to cover Brexit costs during a ministerial visit.

Council pledges to stop housing residents outside borough

By Martin Ford | 18 September 2019

A London authority has announced it is to end out-of-borough temporary housing placements.

South Northamptonshire reshuffles top roles

By Martin Ford | 18 September 2019

South Northamptonshire DC has made two new senior appointments to help prepare for the move to un...

Tandridge chief resigns

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2019

The chief executive of Tandridge DC has announced she is stepping down at the end of the month.

Research reveals councils' top Brexit risks

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2019

The economic repercussions of Brexit dominate the risks foreseen by councils, according to new re...

Social care and climate change share limelight at Lib Dem conference

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2019

Increased funding via new taxes and more powers to tackle climate change are among the policies a...

London in skills devolution call

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2019

The capital has called on the Government to further devolve powers over skills funding.

Birmingham director calls time on decade-long tenure

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2019

Waheed Nazir has announced that he is stepping down from his role at Birmingham City Council as d...

South Somerset trading company targets gap in market

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2019

South Somerset DC hopes to generate income from new housing developments through a new trading co...

Developers' results prompt cautious optimism

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2019

Cautious optimism has accompanied the publication of a string of financial results in the constru...