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North Yorkshire and Ryedale to share staff member

By Martin Ford | 23 August 2018

The MJ's round-up of this week's personnel moves in local government.

UN to probe austerity impact on councils

By Martin Ford | 23 August 2018

The impact of austerity on local government is to be investigated by the United Nations (UN).

Scottish plans to bolster education by involving parents

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2018

Measures to boost education attainment through greater involvement of parents have been unveiled ...

ADASS: Adult social care has saved NHS £60m

By Martin Ford | 21 August 2018

Adult social care has saved the NHS almost £60m through reducing pressure on hospital bed spaces,...

Unison to step up pressure against outsourcing

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2018

The country’s biggest public sector trade union is to step up pressure on outsourcing as it plans...

Lib Dem leader backs business rates replacement

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2018

Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable has called for a land value tax to replace the current business ra...

Lancashire children's services out of special measures

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

Lancashire CC has been taken out of special measures following improvements to its children’s ser...

Two unitary plan for Northants

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

Two unitary councils could be created in Northamptonshire under proposals unveiled today.

Merger set to create second biggest care provider

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

A care firm would become the second largest provider in the country if it succeeds in taking over...

Leader says Dundee 'will not shy away from problems'

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2018

Dundee City Council is to overhaul its protection of vulnerable adults following criticism from a...