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Northamptonshire 'unlikely to be the last' financial failure, Unison chief warns

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

The financial failure of Northamptonshire CC will happen at other authorities, the head of the se...

Health secretary blames Westminster politics for plight of social care

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

Health secretary Matt Hancock has conceded ‘we should have fixed social care by now’ in a speech ...

MPs 'not listening' after Panorama social care documentary

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019

Westminster politicians are still not listening to councils, according to the council leader who ...

A case of cuts and a confidence crisis

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ annual survey reveals a pessimistic sector...

LGA seeks action to match 'warm words' over asylum seeker support

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

A ‘step change’ in relations between Government and council over accommodating asylum seekers is ...

Shetland Islands' spending 'unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

Spending at Shetland Islands Council has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by an external auditor.

Improvement notice handed to Hull children's services

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Hull City Council children’s services have been issued with an improvement notice from the Depart...

Interim chief appointed at Rushcliffe BC

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Kath Marriott has assumed the role as Rushcliffe BC’s new interim chief executive today.

Ombudsman warns councils over hidden disabilities

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Councils are being urged to check their procedures to avoid disadvantaging people with ‘hidden di...

Review into Northamptonshire highways contract announced

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2019

A review into Northamptonshire CC’s highways contract with KierWSP has been launched.