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DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Future Forum North: SOLACE president urges sector to be less humble

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

The sector has been urged to make the case for better funding itself instead of relying on the Mi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Future Forum North: Manchester bombing was 'toughest time in career' of council chief

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

Transformational leadership was the key to Manchester’s response to the arena bombing, says the c...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Future Forum North: Government has lost 'enthusiasm' for devolution

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

Those pursuing further devolution are facing an uphill struggle, the chief executive of the Great...

FINANCE

Review into council fraud and corruption launched

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2018

Marsham Street is seeking input from councils as it carries out a review into procurement fraud.

BUSINESS

Swansea to enlist private sector for tidal lagoon project

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2018

Swansea City Council is turning to the private sector in the hope of resurrecting a project for a...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils 'need to do better' on SEND provision

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2018

Ofsted has criticised councils over their provision for children with Special Educational Needs a...

ENVIRONMENT

Planning changes aim to boost biodiversity

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2018

Changes to planning rules could require developers to provide a ‘biodiversity net gain’ in their ...

BUSINESS

Tax the internet to save high street, retail bosses tell MPs

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2018

The reform of business rates is essential to saving high streets, the country’s top retailers hav...

SCOTLAND

Scottish Council leaders call for people's vote

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2018

Council leaders in Scotland have backed the call for a second Brexit referendum.

BUSINESS

Allied urges councils to consider 'disruption' before ending contracts

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2018

Allied Healthcare has attempted to reassure councils of its long-term future following its takeover.

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