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FINANCE

Local government pension reforms challenged

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2019

The legality of proposed reforms to local government pension schemes has been questioned.

WHITEHALL

Government misses fifth deadline for social care Green Paper

By Martin Ford | 01 April 2019

The publication of the Government’s long-awaited adult social care Green Paper has been delayed f...

BUSINESS

Allerdale agrees private model for stadium construction

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2019

Allerdale BC is turning to the private sector to build its new stadium in Workington.

EDUCATION

Strike threat lifted after COSLA agrees to raise teachers' pay

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2019

The possibility of strike action by teachers has been averted after Scotland’s council leaders ba...

FINANCE

Ministry uses 'gossip' to scrutinise commercial investments

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

Marsham Street has been accused of relying on ‘gossip’ to track councils’ commercial ventures.

FINANCE

Experts warn of 'gap' in scrutiny of council finances

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

An inquiry into council finance has heard warnings of a gap in oversight of the sector.

BUSINESS

Report calls for outsourcing reform - but warns against ban

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

Government needs private firms and charities to deliver public services but should improve the ru...

FINANCE

The great Brexit divide

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

A gulf between local and national government ambitions for devolution in a ‘post-Brexit world’ ha...

FINANCE

Northamptonshire to lift spending ban

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019

Commissioners overseeing the running of Northamptonshire CC have recommended the lifting of its S...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Risk-taking in social care provision can yield results, study finds

By Martin Ford | 27 March 2019

Councils have been urged to be more ‘courageous’ in their adult social care provision.

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