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Unitary announces new director of education

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2025

Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced the appointment of Sal Thirlway as its director o...

Abuse audit delayed

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2025

A nationwide audit of child abuse has been delayed, safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has confi...

Combined authority chief executive to stand down

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2025

Laura Shoaf has announced she is to stand down as chief executive of the West Midlands Combined A...

Spending Review cuts would have 'devastating consequences'

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2025

Councils have warned of dire consequences if their funding is reduced in the face of public secto...

Unitary names next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 30 May 2025

Aidan Dunn has been recommended as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s new chief ...

Investment targets to be set for LGPS megafunds

By Martin Ford | 29 May 2025

The Government is to press ahead with proposals to consolidate Local Government Pension Scheme (L...

Interim chief executive named for Adur & Worthing

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2025

Councillors have officially appointed Paul Brewer as the interim chief executive for Adur & Worth...

Warrington chief to retire

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Warrington BC’s chief executive Professor Steven Broomhead has announced his retirement.

Leader's doubts over Kent reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Kent CC’s Reform UK leader has thrown the region’s reorganisation proposals into doubt following ...

New planning powers for councils

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2025

Councils will be able to fine developers or confiscate land if homes are not built under new powe...