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MPs question Oflog independence

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2024

MPs have questioned whether the Office for Local Government’s (Oflog) work can be ‘truly independ...

Getting the house in order

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

Martin Ford speaks to sector experts about what is fuelling the risks of Housing Revenue Accounts...

Voter ID legal challenge launched

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

A legal challenge has been mounted against the Government over voter ID requirements for elections.

Plymouth told to 'hold its nerve' on budget

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

Plymouth City Council’s budget for the forthcoming year hinges on a request to the Government for...

Cheshire East seeks £18m capitalisation direction

By Martin Ford | 15 February 2024

Cheshire East Council has become the latest council to approach the Government for ‘exceptional f...

REVEALED: Productivity plan demands toothless

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2024

Councils have been told Whitehall will be unable to force them to submit productivity plans.

General Election manifestos begin to take shape

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2024

Labour is gearing up for the looming General Election by beginning work on its manifesto.

Croydon to wind down Brick by Brick

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2024

Croydon LBC’s mayor is set to give the go-ahead to officially wind down the council’s development...

Consultation on audit reset proposals launched

By Martin Ford | 09 February 2024

Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts have been officially ...

Statutory recommendations lifted at Sandwell

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2024

Auditors have lifted the three statutory recommendations in place at Sandwell MBC.