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ECONOMIC GROWTH

EXCLUSIVE: Councils' pay performance laid bare

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2023

The time taken by councils to pay their suppliers has been revealed in a campaign group’s new rep...

FINANCE

Government to 'reset' local audit

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2023

Local government minister Lee Rowley said statutory deadlines would be announced in the autumn in...

WHITEHALL

Housing and infrastructure in doubt after funding pulled

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2023

New housing, roads, public transport, green spaces, schools and jobs have been plunged into doubt...

WHITEHALL

Haldane: Levelling up a 'mixed bag'

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2023

Most people have yet to see the fruits of levelling up, according to a key Government adviser.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Hackney chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2023

Mark Carroll is to step down as chief executive of Hackney LBC at the end of next month.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New interim to take on chief executive role at Swindon

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Members of Swindon Council have voted to appoint Sam Mowbray as interim chief executive officer.

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Further Government defeats in Lords over levelling up Bill

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Conservative peer Baroness McIntosh received cross-party approval for her proposed amendment to e...

PLANNING

Housebuilding at risk from planning reforms

By Martin Ford | 14 July 2023

Dropping local housing targets is endangering the Government’s commitment to build 300,000 homes ...

FINANCE

LGA concerns over supported housing regulation

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023

Concerns about funding for the sector’s role in regulating supported housing have been raised.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Newham appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023

Abi Gbago is expected to be the new chief executive of Newham LBC, the council has announced.

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