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Scotland to consult on tourist tax

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2018

The Scottish Government will consult on the benefits of enabling councils to charge tourist taxes.

CQC adult care chief leaves to head nursing watchdog

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2018

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) chief inspector of adult social care will leave in the New Year.

Council housing borrowing cap axed

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018

The cap on council borrowing for housebuilding will be scrapped, the Prime Minister has announced.

Council 'devastated' by death of leader

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018

A council leader and regional LGA vice chair has died.

North Warwickshire chief announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018

A roundup of the latest personnel moves in local government.

Community councils should cover whole of Wales

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018

Community councils should be extended to cover the whole of Wales, a study for the Welsh Assembly...

Camden LBC chief executive announces retirement in staff email

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2018

Camden LBC’s chief executive has announced his retirement to colleagues at the authority

WLGA chief executive to retire after 30 years' service

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2018

The chief executive of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Steve Thomas, has announced...

Universal Credit chief admits support is not working

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2018

The civil servant in charge of the Universal Credit rollout has admitted support for claimants ha...

Bishop oversees council talks with protesters

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2018

The Bishop of Sheffield has been mediating in talks between the city council and protesters again...