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LGR plans could pose social care threat

By Martin Ford | 19 March 2025

‘Seismic’ changes brought about by local government reorganisation could pose a threat to social ...

Councils take role in 'system wide-approach' to employment

By Martin Ford | 18 March 2025

Councils will be called on to help implement the Government’s pledge of employment support for di...

Spelthorne faces Government intervention

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2025

Ministers are minded to appoint commissioners to oversee the running of Spelthorne BC.

Dorset appoints interim chief

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025

Sam Crowe has been appointed interim chief executive at Dorset Council.

Capacity warning for strategic authorities

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025

Strategic authorities could face capacity issues as demand intensifies for finance and planning s...

Combined authority hires executive director

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2025

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has appointed Damien Dacey as executive director of s...

Council finance system 'not fit for purpose', MPs told

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2025

The system for turning around councils in financial distress is ‘not fit for purpose’ councillors...

County director to join LGA

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025

Andrea Newman to is to join the Local Government Association (LGA) as director of communications ...

Woking recovery hindered by capacity issues

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025

Capacity issues are hindering the financial recovery of Woking BC, commissioners have warned.

Former Liverpool mayor charged with bribery

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025

Ex-Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson is among a dozen people charged with bribery and misconduct today.