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Investigation launched into Grant Thornton's Interserve audits

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2019

A financial watchdog has announced an investigation into Grant Thornton over its auditing of Inte...

Serco's Glasgow asylum evictions ruled lawful

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2019

Serco has fended off a legal challenge to its plan to evict failed asylum seekers in Glasgow.

Tributes to 'committed and dedicated' former Gateshead chief

By Martin Ford | 15 April 2019

Gateshead MBC has paid tribute to former chief executive and ‘true gentleman’ Roger Kelly followi...

Uncertainty 'unacceptable' for council budget planners

By Martin Ford | 12 April 2019

Financial uncertainty in local government has reached an ‘unacceptable’ level, it has been claimed.

Housing chief: Supply is bigger crisis than Brexit

By Martin Ford | 12 April 2019

The ongoing housing crisis represents a greater threat than Brexit, it has been suggested.

'Resilience among top skills needed by council chief executives'

By Martin Ford | 12 April 2019

Personal resilience and storytelling skills are among the most important for new chief executives...

How new Northamptonshire chief tackled 'perfect storm'

By Martin Ford | 11 April 2019

The chief executive of Northamptonshire CC has spoken of how she helped the council on its journe...

LGA chief suggests one year Spending Review possible

By Martin Ford | 11 April 2019

The months ahead represent a crunch time for local government – but not just because of Brexit, a...

Corbyn launches attack on fair funding review

By Martin Ford | 11 April 2019

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has entered the debate over the fair funding review, claiming it ‘wil...

Rule change signalled following London 'social cleansing' accusation

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2019

Local government secretary James Brokenshire has signalled a possible change to the rules to help...