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Inflation's stealthy impact

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Double-digit inflation is putting huge pressure on councils, with impacts including fuel price hi...

Edinburgh launches compensation scheme for abuse victims

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Senior social worker Sean Bell was found dead in August 2020 as he awaited trial for sexual assau...

Councils defend housing enforcement record

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

MPs raised doubts over councils' commitment to enforcing housing standards in the private sector.

Call for inflation support from Truss

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

Councils have warned of service cuts if new Prime Minister Liz Truss fails to provide further fin...

Refugees minister resigns

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

Refugees minister Lord Harrington has resigned, claiming there was no longer a need for his role.

Bristol names new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2022

The appointment is subject to a vote by councillors at a meeting next week.

Cities warn of multi-million pound overspends

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2022

Both Manchester and Bradford city councils have warned they face yawning budget gaps without addi...

Councils hit by two million cyber attacks

By Martin Ford | 01 September 2022

Cyber attacks on councils have increased this year, with the number reaching 2.3 million so far i...

Lancashire heads for £18m overspend

By Martin Ford | 01 September 2022

The gap has been attributed to the proposed pay increase being higher than expected, and demand f...