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PLANNING

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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

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...

BUSINESS

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...

BUSINESS

Note of caution despite profit growth from Mitie

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2019

Mitie has warned of the impact of political uncertainty on its business despite improving financi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Norwich poised to appoint new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2019

The city council will vote on the preferred candidate next week

WHITEHALL

Leaders seek huge rise in flood funding

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2019

Councils have approached the Government for financial assistance as costs mount for flood-hit com...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Cambridge takes lead on citizens' assemblies

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019

The work of a citizens’ assembly in Cambridge is to become a showcase for other councils looking ...

FINANCE

Five councils suffer credit outlook ratings downgrade

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019

The credit outlook ratings for five local authorities have been changed from stable to negative.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A vote for change

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019

Local government calls for ‘radical change’ and ‘genuine devolution’ increased this week as polit...

SOCIAL CARE

Lib Dems unveil £13bn social care funding pledge

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2019

The Lib Dems have announced an election policy that would lead to an extra £13bn going to social ...

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