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BUSINESS

Recycling driving Biffa profits

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2020

Waste contractor Biffa is expecting strong results this year thanks to its recycling operations.

FINANCE

Government warned of coronavirus impact on council resources

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2020

Council officers are working ‘round-the-clock’ in the battle against the spread of COVID-19.

FINANCE

Dorset facing £16m overspend following 'challenging year'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2020

The council’s expected overspend for the financial year has grown due to increased demand for ser...

FINANCE

Controversial Stoke budget rejected in council vote

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2020

Councillors are deadlocked over the budget just a week ahead of the national deadline.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Richmond and Wandsworth's joint chief to leave

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2020

Richmond and Wandsworth councils' chief executive Paul Martin has announced his decision to step ...

BUSINESS

Council firm unveils new name and business plan

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2020

Red Door Ventures will be known as Populo Living from April.

BUSINESS

Suez posts 'solid' results

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2020

The waste company was bolstered by its municipal recycling operations in the UK.

FINANCE

Government to review Public Works Loan Board

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2020

Two departments are looking at the ‘rates and flexibilities’ the lender offers councils.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Owners of buildings with dangerous cladding named and shamed

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2020

The Government has published the names of five companies that have been deemed too slow in making...

OFSTED

Council 'apologises unreservedly' for children's service failings

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2020

Luton BC has been rated inadequate by Ofsted following an inspection of its children’s social car...

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