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Shadow minister: levelling up 'would take decades'

By Martin Ford | 28 February 2025

The last Conservative government failed to articulate the long-term nature of its levelling up po...

Call for devolution beyond England

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2025

The Government has faced a call to extend its English devolution agenda to Scotland.

Risk of Lambeth being 'overwhelmed' by finances

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2025

Lambeth LBC faces a ‘clear and immediate risk’ of its finances being ‘overwhelmed’, according to ...

Oldham makes permanent chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2025

Oldham MBC has announced the permanent appointment of Shelley Kipling as chief executive.

Cheshire East appoints finance chief

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2025

Cheshire East Council has appointed Ashley Hughes as executive director for resources and section...

MPs raise concerns over reorganisation costs

By Martin Ford | 25 February 2025

The Government hopes savings will offset the costs of reorganisation, local government minister J...

Epping Forest chief executive stands down

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2025

The chief executive of Epping Forest DC, Georgina Blakemore, has stepped down due to ill health.

Exceptional Financial Support for 30 councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth more than £1.5bn has been granted to 30 councils.

Funding floor for Welsh councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Councils in Wales are to see an average funding increase of 4.3%, following the announcement of t...

Enfield announces interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Enfield LBC has appointed Perry Scott as its interim chief executive.