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Finding the skills for a full house

By Martin Ford | 24 July 2019

Martin Ford reports on a round table hosted by Penna, discussing the role of local government in ...

Kneller appointed chief executive for East Hampshire and Havant

By Martin Ford | 19 July 2019

East Hampshire DC and Havant BC have approved the permanent appointment of Gill Kneller as their ...

Social care director leaves Somerset

By Martin Ford | 19 July 2019

Somerset CC’s adult services director, who featured on Panorama’s investigation into the state of...

Doubts over future of Kent councils' housing company

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2019

The fate of a housing company established by four councils in Kent hangs in the balance after a c...

Kier dropped from major infrastructure project

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2019

The construction firm’s role in the King’s Dyke crossing project has ended following discussions ...

Public sector drives growth at Galliford Try

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2019

Developments with local authorities have delivered a boost to construction firm Galliford Try.

Criticism over pace of change at Grenfell council

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2019

‘Strategic weaknesses’ are preventing Kensington and Chelsea LBC from becoming a ‘high performing...

Unlawful pensions judgement will apply to local government

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2019

Council pension schemes will be affected by a legal ruling that found proposed changes unlawfully...

Civil servants argue voter registration overhaul is too expensive

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2019

Senior Whitehall officials have told peers simplifying the voter registration system would be too...

Wycombe chief executive announces departure

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2019

Wycombe DC chief executive Karen Satterford is to leave the council after 13 years of service.