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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.

Braintree confirms chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

Braintree DC has appointed Dan Gascoyne as its new chief executive.

Planning reforms will 'erode public participation'

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

MPs have warned the role of councils and the public in planning are under threat from the Governm...

UK to take in Ukrainian child refugees

By Martin Ford | 21 June 2022

The UK is to take in unaccompanied child refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine with hundreds alread...

Auditor raises concerns over council's commercial investments

By Martin Ford | 20 June 2022

An auditor has raised concerns over the long-term future of Warrington Council’s commercial inves...

Davies elected to lead Labour in local government

By Martin Ford | 13 June 2022

The leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Shaun Davies, has been elected to head up the Local Gover...

Districts cry foul over devolution plans

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2022

Divisions have emerged over the Government’s devolution plans after lower-tier authorities raised...

Southampton announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 09 June 2022

Southampton City Council is to name a long-serving member of its leadership team as its new chief...

Warning over ICSs becoming 'cabals of self-interest'

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2022

Health and social care secretary Sajid Javid was forced to defend the new system when he appeared...