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Fears over Procurement Bill red tape

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2022

The Government has rejected concerns that new procurement rules will create more red tape for loc...

New roles to 'bash heads' in Whitehall

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2022

Levelling up directors will act as champions for local government in Whitehall, a minister has to...

'Significant weaknesses' found by Birmingham audit

By Martin Ford | 25 May 2022

A report has revealed ‘significant weaknesses’ in services and a ‘lack of stable leadership’ at B...

Social care reforms to cost £26bn

By Martin Ford | 24 May 2022

New research has found social care reform costs will exceed Government estimates by £10bn but min...

Ministers resist calls for further care funding

By Martin Ford | 24 May 2022

Councils should not rely on Government grants to fund social care, ministers have said.

London borough recruits county chief

By Martin Ford | 23 May 2022

Pat Flaherty has been appointed as the next chief executive of Harrow LBC.

Future Forum: ICSs provide chance for culture change

By Martin Ford | 13 May 2022

Integrated Care Systems (ICS) must not be ‘driven by structure,’ The MJ’s Future Forum heard today.

Future Forum: Sector must take lead on diversity

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2022

Councils should ‘think outside the box’ when recruiting to senior positions, The MJ’s Future Foru...

Future Forum: Call for relational public services

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2022

A relational approach can help councils connect with communities and improve services, according ...

Future Forum: Planning a biodiversity 'shambles'

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2022

The planning system has been branded a 'shambles’ regarding biodiversity.