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'Anger' over Scottish council tax freeze

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2023

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf’s announcement of a blanket freeze on council tax next year ...

Councils try to tackle rising community tensions

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2023

Councils have taken a key role as they seek to tackle rising community tensions stoked by events ...

Uncertainty hangs over funding for growth projects

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2023

Councils have voiced fresh concerns as they remain in the dark over future funding for responsibi...

Bexley chief executive resigns

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2023

Bexley LBC’s chief executive, Jackie Belton, has announced she has resigned from her role.

Birmingham agrees job evaluation scheme

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2023

Birmingham City Council has agreed to implement a new job evaluation scheme in a major step towar...

Cheshire East announces interim chief executive

By Martin Ford | 12 October 2023

Cheshire East Council is expected to appoint David Parr as its new interim chief executive.

Guildford leader survives confidence vote

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

Guildford BC’s leader has survived a vote of no confidence over the authority’s finances.

Call for elections indemnity

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

Elections officials should be granted indemnity against legal challenges resulting from the rollo...

Chief executive retires following resignation calls

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

East Devon DC chief executive Mark Williams has announced his retirement.

Home Office under fresh asylum pressure

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023

The Home Office came under fresh pressure this week to overhaul the mandatory National Transfer S...