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Combined authorities announce chief executives

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026

Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.

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New director to join North Yorkshire

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026

Abigail Barron has been appointed corporate director for health and adult services at North Yorks...

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Borough set to appoint interim as chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2026

Eastleigh BC has announced James Strachan is to step down as chief executive.

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Scottish councils struggle to close budget gaps

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2026

Councils are struggling to balance their books following the announcement of the Scottish Budget.

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Compensation for business rates funding flaw

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2026

Councils affected by controversial changes to funding will be compensated, ministers have announced.

FINANCE

Government to pay off 90% of SEND deficits

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2026

The Government will provide funding for 90% of English councils’ deficits relating to special edu...

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County chief to stand down

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2026

Suffolk CC has announced that chief executive Nicola Beach is to stand down.

LGA seeks national bargaining revival for coroners' pay

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is hoping to bring coroners back to the pay negotiating ta...

Implementation of visitor levies stalls

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

Implementation of visitor levies in Scotland has stalled as the Scottish Government returns to th...

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Lessons in tourism levies

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin F...

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