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Wolverhampton appoints new boss

By Martin Ford | 19 July 2018

Wolverhampton City Council has voted to appoint Tim Johnson as its new managing director.

Wealden appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 19 July 2018

Wealden DC has appointed Trevor Scott as its new chief executive.

More voter identification trials needed - Electoral Commission

By Martin Ford | 19 July 2018

Trials of voter identification have worked well, according to the Electoral Commission’s official...

Wakefield children's services rated 'inadequate'

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2018

‘Serious and widespread failures’ have resulted in Wakefield’s children’s services being rated in...

One Yorkshire backers press ahead despite Whitehall blow

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2018

Supporters of a single devolution deal for Yorkshire are pressing ahead with plans after the Gove...

Budget gap doubles at Lewisham

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2018

Lewisham LBC’s budget gap has more than doubled following an ‘unprecedented’ overspend.

Casey: 'Timid' integration green paper delaying action

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2018

Action to tackle social segregation and the rise of extremism is not happening quickly enough, a ...

Liverpool chief executive to be confirmed

By Martin Ford | 16 July 2018

Tony Reeves is expected to be confirmed as the new chief executive of Liverpool City Council.

New chief executive takes reins at Swindon

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2018

Swindon BC has appointed Susie Kemp as its new chief executive.

Developer issues threat to Haringey over joint venture

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2018

Haringey LBC has abandoned its regeneration plans despite threats of legal action from the develo...