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CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New chief to take over at Nuneaton and Bedworth

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2024

Nuneaton and Bedworth BC has named Tom Shardlow as its new chief executive.

PEOPLE

New Local chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2024

Adam Lent is to leave the think-tank in May.

COUNCIL TAX

Council rejects tax freeze offer

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2024

Argyll and Bute Council has become the first to reject the Scottish Government’s council tax freeze.

FINANCE

Nottingham commissioners appointed

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2024

Commissioners have been appointed at Nottingham City Council amid Government concerns at the auth...

FINANCE

Tower Hamlets faces Best Value inspection

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2024

A Best Value inspection is to take place at Tower Hamlets LBC, the Government has announced.

PAY

Council delays four-day week decision

By Martin Ford | 21 February 2024

South Cambridgeshire DC’s decision on whether to permanently adopt a four-day week has been put o...

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

MPs question Oflog independence

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2024

MPs have questioned whether the Office for Local Government’s (Oflog) work can be ‘truly independ...

HOUSING

Getting the house in order

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

Martin Ford speaks to sector experts about what is fuelling the risks of Housing Revenue Accounts...

LEGAL

Voter ID legal challenge launched

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

A legal challenge has been mounted against the Government over voter ID requirements for elections.

FINANCE

Plymouth told to 'hold its nerve' on budget

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

Plymouth City Council’s budget for the forthcoming year hinges on a request to the Government for...

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