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Council to consider name change to cut 'confusion'

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2019

Members of Babergh DC will be asked to change the council’s name next month because people strugg...

St Helens chief to leave

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2019

The chief executive of St Helens MBC is to step down from the role next week, it has been announced.

Kier slumps to 'disappointing' £245m loss

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2019

Kier Group has announced losses of £245m following what its chief executive conceded was a ‘diffi...

Minister handed Brexit cash demand in Portsmouth

By Martin Ford | 19 September 2019

Portsmouth has demanded more funds to cover Brexit costs during a ministerial visit.

Council pledges to stop housing residents outside borough

By Martin Ford | 18 September 2019

A London authority has announced it is to end out-of-borough temporary housing placements.

South Northamptonshire reshuffles top roles

By Martin Ford | 18 September 2019

South Northamptonshire DC has made two new senior appointments to help prepare for the move to un...

Tandridge chief resigns

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2019

The chief executive of Tandridge DC has announced she is stepping down at the end of the month.

Research reveals councils' top Brexit risks

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2019

The economic repercussions of Brexit dominate the risks foreseen by councils, according to new re...

Social care and climate change share limelight at Lib Dem conference

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2019

Increased funding via new taxes and more powers to tackle climate change are among the policies a...

London in skills devolution call

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2019

The capital has called on the Government to further devolve powers over skills funding.