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Acting chief gets permanent role

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2018

Milton Keynes Council has appointed Michael Bracey as its new chief executive.

Whitehall 'dismissed' councils' concerns over Universal Credit

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2018

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is ‘disturbingly adrift from the real-world problems’ ...

Surge in child protection plans pushing services to 'tipping point'

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2018

Children’s services are approaching the point of crisis following a jump in demand, the Local Gov...

Wokingham's interim chief leaves

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2018

Wokingham Council has parted ways with its interim chief executive.

The sector's critical friend

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2018

Martin Ford talks to Mike King about his ombudsman responsibilities and the challenge facing loca...

Mayors demand powers over £2.4bn Brexit fund

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2018

England's metro mayors have demanded control of £2.4bn pledged by the Government to replace EU fu...

Government open to 'ground-up' London reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2018

The Government is ready to discuss reform of local government in London, MPs have been told.

Adult social care demand increases to 5,000 requests per day

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2018

Councils in England received more than 5,000 requests for adult social care support every day in ...

Hertfordshire lines up Mapley for chief role

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2018

Hertfordshire CC is poised to appoint Owen Mapley as its new chief executive.

'Pioneering' Wigan chief Donna Hall announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2018

The chief executive of Wigan MBC, Donna Hall, has announced her retirement.