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Councils told to end merger speculation

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2022

Two councils have been urged to ‘move on’ from merger proposals that have failed to get off the g...

Demand for SEND support rises by quarter

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2022

The Local Government Association has urged the Government to scrap high needs deficits to help me...

Council chiefs argue for accountability

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2022

Senior officers have asked for greater accountability for the local government sector as part of ...

Councils struggling to meet fund deadline

By Martin Ford | 27 June 2022

Councils have warned ministers of their struggle to complete investment plans to unlock the UK Sh...

London Councils appoints new director

By Martin Ford | 27 June 2022

Piali Das Gupta has been announced as a new strategy director at the organisation.

Telford & Wrekin named Council of the Year at MJ Awards

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2022

Telford & Wrekin Council has claimed the biggest prize of the day at The MJ Achievement Awards 20...

Slough to overhaul finance team

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

Slough Council is to restructure its finance department in a bid to turn around its fortunes.

North Yorkshire unitary to inherit 'frightening' deficit

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

North Yorkshire’s new unitary council could inherit a budget deficit of £50m, it has been revealed.

National Care Service denounced as 'power grab'

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

The National Care Service Bill unveiled by the Scottish Government has been denounced as a ‘power...

Scottish council chief to step down after 18 months

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

Netta Meadows will leave Scottish Borders Council in September.