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'Ridiculous' LGA language guide withdrawn

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2022

An ‘inclusive language guide’ pushed out by the Local Government Association (LGA) has been rapid...

Council to make 'radical change' to budgeting

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2022

A ‘radical change’ to Shropshire Council’s past ‘passive’ approach to finances is required, accor...

Borough chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2022

Rossendale BC has confirmed chief executive Neil Shaw is to leave after almost three years at the...

One in six English councils 'could run out of money'

By Martin Ford | 06 October 2022

The report by Grant Thornton comes as more councils have reported multi-million pound in-year ove...

Minister warns of 'consequences' for mismanagement

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2022

Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke has warned of ‘consequences’ for councils that are unable to ...

New chief takes the helm at Bracknell Forest

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2022

Susan Halliwell has taken over the role following the previous chief executive officer's retirement.

Devon slapped with improvement notice

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2022

The Government has imposed an improvement notice on Devon CC’s special educational needs and disa...

Bolton announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2022

Bolton MBC has made an internal appointment for its new chief executive.

Fears over asylum dispersal scheme

By Martin Ford | 26 September 2022

Councils fear growing pressure from people in need of support under the new full dispersal scheme...

Counties call for more devolution progress

By Martin Ford | 26 September 2022

County councils are pressing for more progress on devolution amid suggestions talks have stalled ...