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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.

Bromley's interim chief executive wins permanent role

By Martin Ford | 16 July 2019

Ade Adetosoye has been confirmed as the permanent chief executive of Bromley LBC.

Council announces departure of managing director

By Martin Ford | 16 July 2019

Telford & Wrekin Council’s managing director Richard Partington is to leave the authority.

Brighton council workers announce strike action

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2019

Strike action by Brighton & Hove City Council workers is to begin later this month.

Reading considers action against auditor over accounts

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2019

Reading Council has been left with a bill of more than £500,000 as it gets to grips with accounti...

Kier share price slumps to new low

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Shares in Kier Group fell to a record low this week after two influential fund managers cut their...

Worcestershire calls early end to Civica contract

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Worcestershire CC is to pull out of a customer service contract with Civica halfway through its t...

Council halts some recycling collections for two months

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Some recycling collections have been halted by Allerdale BC due to issues with its new service.

Lewisham names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2019

Kim Wright has been recommended for appointment as Lewisham LBC’s new chief executive.