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Government not even close to 'rescuing' social care

By Martin Ford | 03 August 2022

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee said billions of pounds ‘urgently’ needed to ...

Scottish council asks for help to fill £14m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 03 August 2022

West Dunbartonshire's leader Martin Rooney has written to the Scottish Government appealing for f...

Unions 'not looking for a fight'

By Martin Ford | 03 August 2022

Union bosses have denied they are pursuing a ‘summer of discontent’ after rejecting a pay offer f...

Elections watchdog gives verdict on pilots

By Martin Ford | 02 August 2022

The Electoral Commission has delivered its verdict on trials of advance voting in this year’s Wel...

Districts to lobby over inflation pressures

By Martin Ford | 02 August 2022

A survey has been carried out by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) on the impact of inflation.

Watchdog concerns over voter ID introduction

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2022

The Electoral Commission has raised concerns over the implementation timetable for voter ID requi...

Councils face asset sale clampdown

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2022

Communities secretary Greg Clark is writing to councils today to confirm a tightening of rules un...

Councils left 'in the dark' on funding

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2022

Turmoil at Number 10 means councils will have to wait for details on next year’s funding arrangem...

Social workers raise grievance with Leeds

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2022

Members of the Unison trade union lodged a grievance relating to caseloads, pay and benefits.

Warrington could take £18m hit

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2022

The council is facing losses of up to £18m from the collapse of Together Energy.