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Metaphors aplenty

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2018

While the delays to the publication of the Government’s social care green paper disappointed the ...

Councils persist with PFI despite Government doubts

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2018

The future of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects has been called into doubt with the publi...

Council foots £9m bill following Carillion collapse

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2018

The Carillion collapse has left a £9.4m hole in a council’s finances.

Judge blocks Virgin Care's council contract win

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2018

Lancashire CC’s award of a contract to Virgin Care has been blocked by a legal challenge.

Chief executive crosses the Tyne to join Sunderland

By Martin Ford | 21 June 2018

The chief executive of North Tyneside MBC is to move to Sunderland City Council.

Grenfell survivors' distrust to 'last a generation'

By Martin Ford | 20 June 2018

It will take a 'generation’ to restore public trust in Kensington & Chelsea RLBC, its leader has ...

Pressure growing for compensation over banned cladding materials

By Martin Ford | 19 June 2018

Pressure is mounting for Government compensation to be paid to buildings containing materials exp...

Government told to return control to Rotherham

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2018

Rotherham MBC should be handed back full control of its services, ministers have been told.

Councils and unions demand SEND funds from minister

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2018

Dozens of councils have united to demand more Government funds for children with Special Educatio...

Digital tax planned to balance 'antiquated' business rates

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2018

Calls by MPs to scrap business rates have been rejected by a Treasury minister.