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Viridor reaps rewards from recycling and waste treatment

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2019

Lucrative recycling and waste contracts at Viridor have driven up profits for its parent company ...

New chief executive appointed at Argyll and Bute

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2019

Argyll and Bute Council has announced the appointment of Pippa Milne as chief executive.

Millions join surge to register to vote in General Election

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2019

More than three million applications have been made during the month between the calling of the e...

Bristol accused of 'abject failure' over SEND care plans

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2019

An overhaul of services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is un...

London leaders in devolution call

By Martin Ford | 26 November 2019

Local government leaders and think-tanks in the capital have called on General Election candidate...

Councils to make case for further Government flood funds

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2019

Local authorities are lobbying Government to provide support for flood-hit families and small bus...

Norfolk pressed to do more to support managers

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2019

Norfolk CC has been told to provide more support to its middle management following a corporate p...

Labour pledge planning system changes to provide discounted homes

By Martin Ford | 25 November 2019

Labour has proposed changes to the planning system that would enable councils to compel developer...

Muse secures £650m Slough project

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2019

Muse Developments has been appointed to a £650m development described as one of the biggest in th...

Capita defends record on treatment of workers

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2019

Capita has defended its treatment of workers after being labelled the worst major employer in the...