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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

South Cambs bankrolls ice rink following explosive discovery

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

An extra £550,000 has been invested in a permanent ice rink by South Cambridgeshire DC after buri...

Portsmouth to sell fledgling energy firm

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

Portsmouth City Council is to sell its energy company before it has taken on any customers.

SEND 'tidal wave' threatens to overwhelm councils, finance chiefs claim

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

Council treasurers have made an urgent plea to ministers to tackle soaring special needs costs.

Warren set for permanent chief role at Greenwich

By Martin Ford | 30 November 2018

Greenwich LBC’s interim chief executive is set to land the job on a permanent basis.