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BUSINESS

Era of ALMOs has 'drawn to a close'

By Martin Ford | 19 October 2023

A senior Cheltenham BC councillor has declared the era of arms-length management organisations (A...

PLANNING

Government blocks remote meetings

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2023

A levelling up Bill amendment that would have enabled virtual council meetings has been stripped ...

COUNCIL TAX

'Anger' over Scottish council tax freeze

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2023

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf’s announcement of a blanket freeze on council tax next year ...

THIRD SECTOR

Councils try to tackle rising community tensions

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2023

Councils have taken a key role as they seek to tackle rising community tensions stoked by events ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Uncertainty hangs over funding for growth projects

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2023

Councils have voiced fresh concerns as they remain in the dark over future funding for responsibi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Bexley chief executive resigns

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2023

Bexley LBC’s chief executive, Jackie Belton, has announced she has resigned from her role.

FINANCE

Birmingham agrees job evaluation scheme

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2023

Birmingham City Council has agreed to implement a new job evaluation scheme in a major step towar...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Cheshire East announces interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2023

Cheshire East Council is expected to appoint David Parr as its new interim chief executive.

FINANCE

Guildford leader survives confidence vote

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

Guildford BC’s leader has survived a vote of no confidence over the authority’s finances.

LEGAL

Call for elections indemnity

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

Elections officials should be granted indemnity against legal challenges resulting from the rollo...

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