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Tory MPs oppose boycotts ban

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

Government moves to ban councils from imposing their own boycotts has faced opposition from Conse...

Sector urged to look to recruitment of graduates

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

Graduates offer a partial solution not only to the sector’s recruitment crisis, but also its lack...

LGA sets up tribute page for Lord Kerslake

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2023

The Local Government Association has set up a tribute page following the death of Lord Bob Kersla...

Warning sounded over General Election

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

Elections experts were united in warning of a struggle to run future polls as they faced question...

Bradford to recruit unitary chief executive

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

Bradford City Council is expected to appoint Lorraine O'Donnell as its new chief executive.

Tributes to 'rare gem' Lord Kerslake

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

Figures across local and national government have paid tribute to ‘champion of local democracy’ L...

COSLA and Holyrood strike 'landmark' deal

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

A pledge for greater fiscal control for councils has been made in a ‘landmark agreement’ between ...

Watchdog warns councils still in dark on waste reforms

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2023

The Government ‘still lacks effective long-term plans to reduce waste,’ according to the National...

Walsall lines up new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2023

Emma Bennett is expected to be named the new chief executive of Walsall MBC.

Nottingham's finance controls 'not fit for purpose'

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2023

An external review uncovered a ‘weak control environment,’ ‘ineffective systems’ and a 'culture w...