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CLIMATE CHANGE

Nine in 10 councils back net zero duty

By Martin Ford | 05 June 2024

Almost nine in 10 councils have backed the introduction of a statutory net zero duty.

FINANCE

Councils in financial crisis predicted to double

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2024

The number of councils seeking support due to financial crisis is expected to double over the nex...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Stirling appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2024

Stirling Council has announced the appointment of Caroline Sinclair as its chief executive.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth at heart of LGA White Paper

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2024

The LGA has called for powers and funding so that councils can take a leading role in driving inc...

PEOPLE

Middlesbrough appoints new permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2024

Middlesbrough Council is set to appoint Erik Scollay as its new permanent chief executive.

FINANCE

Think-tank urges slashing of competitive funds

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024

Competitive funding of councils should only be used in ‘exceptional circumstances’ under the next...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

New chief for King's Lynn and West Norfolk

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024

King’s Lynn and West Norfolk BC is expected to appoint Kate Blakemore as its chief executive.

FINANCE

Resource concerns over funeral director visits

By Martin Ford | 29 May 2024

Councils fear scarce resources will be stretched to breaking point by Government requests for vis...

WHITEHALL

General Election: Pay transparency legislation falls

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2024

Key council-related legislation – including fresh transparency over senior pay – failed to make i...

FINANCE

National service threat to Shared Prosperity Fund

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2024

Conservative proposals to create a national service scheme could spell the end of the UK Shared P...

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