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ELECTIONS

Calls to indemnify officers after U-turn debacle

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

Ministers are facing calls to indemnify returning officers as councils scramble to organise local...

WORKFORCE

Cheshire East a 'floundering ship', claims opposition

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

Cheshire East Council has been described as a ‘floundering ship’ as it grapples with a financial ...

OUTSOURCING

City of London paid £10,000 to Mandelson firm Global Counsel

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

The City of London Corporation spent a five-figure sum last year with Global Counsel, the company...

PEOPLE

Lancashire CC appoints finance director

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2026

Gary Fielding is to join Lancashire CC as corporate director of finance

FINANCE

Local government finance settlement leaves sector divided

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2026

The most controversial local government finance settlement for years has divided the sector. Mart...

ELECTIONS

Government U-turns on elections delays

By Martin Ford | 16 February 2026

The Government has withdrawn its decision to postpone local elections in 30 areas.

PEOPLE

Combined authorities announce chief executives

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026

Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.

PEOPLE

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...

PEOPLE

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.

FINANCE

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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  4. Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
  5. Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
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