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COHESION

Councils in cohesion cash plea

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2024

Councils have made a plea to the Government for powers and resources to bolster community cohesio...

PEOPLE

Solace announces next president and chair

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2024

Robin Tuddenham and Kath O’Dwyer have been announced as the next president and chair of Solace.

FINANCE

Council issues formal complaint over public interest report

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2024

Luton BC has issued a formal complaint against its auditor following the publication of a public ...

PEOPLE

Knowsley appoints chief executive

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024

Knowsley MBC has appointed James Duncan as its new chief executive.

DEVOLUTION

Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024

Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric’ by devolving powers across Engl...

HOUSING

Homelessness surge driving councils' housing costs

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024

Councils face an increase in temporary accommodation costs of 33% resulting from a surge in homel...

DEVOLUTION

The devo debate

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so ma...

PEOPLE

Tameside officially names interim chief

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

Harry Catherall has officially been appointed as interim chief executive of Tameside MBC.

PEOPLE

Basildon appoints permanent chief executive

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

Basildon BC has approved the appointment of Gary Jones as the council’s new permanent chief execu...

HOUSING

'Decades of neglect' impact on fire safety enforcement

By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024

Talks have been held with the Government over councils’ need for more support to enforce fire saf...

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