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Government seeks clampdown on independent accommodation for children

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Proposals to ban the use of independent accommodation for younger children in care have been met ...

Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.

South Cambridgeshire in leadership restructure

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

South Cambridgeshire DC has overhauled its top leadership team in a move that will save hundreds ...

Top local government mandarin to leave ministry

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Dame Melanie Dawes has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Ofcom.

Retention split negotiations founder on district fears

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2020

Talks over future division of business rates foundered over fears district councils could be left...

DCN chairman declares 'our time has come'

By Martin Ford | 07 February 2020

District authorities will have a key role to play in the implementation of the Government’s devol...

Call for Government to focus on hidden homeless

By Martin Ford | 07 February 2020

Central Government’s focus on rough sleepers is hindering efforts to help ‘hidden homeless’ famil...

Local government prepares for planning battle

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2020

Battle lines are being drawn ahead of a proposed overhaul of the planning system.

LGA chair's concerns over Cumbria reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2020

Doubts have been expressed over the proposed reorganisation of local government in Cumbria.

Kier takes on Birmingham highways contract as Amey departs

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2020

Kier is to take over highway services in Birmingham on an interim basis, bringing an end to the c...