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Reeling from the riots

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

Senior council figures and mayors have held emergency crisis talks with central government in a b...

LGA deputy chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Local Government Association (LGA) deputy chief executive Sally Burlington has announced she is t...

Edinburgh in devo call

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Edinburgh City Council's leader has called for devolution packages on offer to English authoritie...

Newham at risk of turning to Government over housing cost pressures

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Newham LBC has warned it may be pushed to seek exceptional financial support from the Government ...

Riots condemned as councils begin clean-up

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2024

Council chief executives and leaders have condemned riots that saw a library and two hotels targe...

Sector reassures after private school VAT change confirmed

By Martin Ford | 30 July 2024

Councils believe they can manage the increase in demand for school places after Labour’s removal ...

Core Cities names chair

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

Leeds City Council leader James Lewis has been named as the new chair of Core Cities UK.

Nottingham poised to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

Sajeeda Rose is expected to become Nottingham City Council’s next chief executive.

Scottish health and social care under 'unsustainable' pressure

By Martin Ford | 26 July 2024

The system of health and social care in Scotland has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by the Account...

Social care reform funding diverted to system delivery

By Martin Ford | 25 July 2024

Billions of pounds intended to reform social care have instead been diverted to propping up the c...