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Councils to be hit by asylum backlog fallout

By Martin Ford | 15 August 2024

Councils are expected to come under increased pressure as work begins to clear the asylum backlog.

Devolution deals in limbo as new proposals emerge

By Martin Ford | 14 August 2024

Work is under way on a flurry of new devolution proposals, despite a string of deals remaining in...

Cheshire East served with improvement notice

By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024

The Government has issued an improvement notice to Cheshire East Council’s children’s services.

Fresh pay talks call rejected

By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024

A call by unions to return to the negotiating table over pay has been rebuffed.

COSLA makes improved pay offer

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024

Councils have made an improved pay offer to staff in a bid to avert strike action across Scotland.

Watchdog's warning over charitable land

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024

Dozens of councils have run the risk of breaching charity laws relating to land, a watchdog has s...

Birmingham's acting chief executive to depart

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024

Birmingham City Council’s acting chief executive Professor Graeme Betts has announced he will be ...

United call following homelessness surge

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2024

The local government sector has united to call for urgent action following a surge in the number ...

Call for change of course on climate action

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

The UK risks losing out on investment unless it takes more action on climate change, a new report...

Councils hit new low in value for money survey

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

The amount of people who believe they are getting value for money from local authorities is falli...