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Brexit exposes need for more investment in waste infrastructure

By Martin Ford | 29 August 2019

The need for investment in waste infrastructure has been thrown into sharp focus by the prospect ...

Council creates lettings agency in bid to ease housing pressure

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2019

Salford City Council has launched its own letting agency aimed at people on its social housing wa...

£450m flagship regeneration project scrapped

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2019

Southampton City Council has terminated an agreement for a multi-million pound regeneration project.

Scottish councils face up to £59m planning costs

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2019

The Planning Act could cost councils in Scotland up to £59m over the next 10 years in new burdens.

Watchdog tells Perth & Kinross to tackle 'underperforming' services

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2019

Perth & Kinross Council has been warned it must tackle underperforming services by a watchdog des...

Councils make social value procurement commitments

By Martin Ford | 23 August 2019

More councils have committed to increasing the importance of social value within their procuremen...

Six councils to mull £34m recycling plant plans

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2019

Six councils are to be asked to give the go-ahead for the construction of a £34m recycling facility.

Tributes paid following death of former CIPFA president

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2019

Former president of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), Gren Folwe...

Persimmon takes profits hit

By Martin Ford | 21 August 2019

Housebuilder Persimmon has announced a fall in profits as it attempts to salvage its reputation.

Ashfield to appoint first female chief

By Martin Ford | 21 August 2019

Carol Cooper-Smith is to be appointed interim chief executive of Ashfield DC.