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Minister refuses to rule out imposing asylum dispersal on councils

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

A minister has not ruled out forcing councils to take in asylum seekers, but said the option was ...

Caroline Turner named Powys chief executive

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

Powys CC members have confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive.

Javid: Asylum housing system could be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

Schemes for homing asylum seekers across the country could be overhauled following heavy criticis...

Liverpool City Council brings development company in-house

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2018

Economic development firm, Liverpool Vision, is being taken in-house by the city council.

Plans for collapse to be demanded from outsourcing firms

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2018

Firms providing outsourced public services will have to draw-up plans in case of their collapse, ...

Transformation can still yield more savings, claims mandarin

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

Further transformation may still help councils make savings in children’s services, a top Departm...

Director recalls 'huge shock' of child abuse scandal

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

A council criticised for failings over a historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) ring has warned...

Former minister calls for end to 'toxic' permitted development

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

The planning system is failing to address public concerns in its current state, a former housing ...

Directors give verdict on how to solve London housing crisis

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Local authority directors laid out how the capital’s housing crisis can be tackled at the London ...

Politicians come to defence of capital against 'anti-London bias'

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2018

Politicians have bridged the party divide in defence of London local government.