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New bullying policy for criticised council

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022

A council is expected to overhaul its anti-bullying procedures after accusations of officers exer...

Brent chief calls time on 40-year career

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022

Brent LBC chief executive Carolyn Downs is to retire after four decades of public service.

'Urgent action' required by auditors to improve

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2022

The finance watchdog has said the number of local government audits requiring significant improve...

Council faces 'nuclear option', auditor warns

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2022

The threat of a statutory recommendation is hanging over Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP...

New faces at DLUHC as reshuffle continues

By Martin Ford | 27 October 2022

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle continues with new additions to the Department for Lev...

Senior posts cut at county

By Martin Ford | 27 October 2022

Two senior officers are to leave Norfolk CC as it attempts to cut costs.

Conwy announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 27 October 2022

Rhun ap Gareth, currently head of law and governance, has been appointed to the role.

Exempt accommodation system a 'complete mess'

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2022

MPs have called for more powers for councils in an overhaul of supported housing

Counties' costs double

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2022

Another round of cuts to local government funding would be ‘worse than the period of austerity’, ...

Fracking ban reintroduced

By Martin Ford | 26 October 2022

Rishi Sunak has slammed the door shut on the possibility of further fracking by reintroducing the...