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Chris Mahony

Articles by Chris Mahony

UK cities 'need housing and transport strategies'

By Chris Mahony | 07 November 2017

UK cities are becoming more prosperous but success comes with a price tag of less affordable hous...

Fresh inquiry over business rates

By Chris Mahony | 07 November 2017

The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a fresh inquiry into the implementati...

Hammond urged to overturn rates rise

By Chris Mahony | 07 November 2017

Business lobby groups are urging chancellor Philip Hammond to overturn an ‘unconscionable’ 3.9% r...

Hammersmith & Fulham appoint interim chief exec to permanent role

By Chris Mahony | 07 November 2017

Interim chief executive Kim Dero has won the race for the top job at Hammersmith & Fulham LBC as ...

Former Welsh local government minister Carl Sargeant found dead

By Chris Mahony | 07 November 2017

Former Welsh local government minister Carl Sargeant was found dead at his home today, four days ...

Edinburgh launches consultation on care cuts

By Chris Mahony | 06 November 2017

Edinburgh City Council is set to consult on cuts to its health and social care and community safe...

Brum welcomes landmark DoLs judgement

By Chris Mahony | 31 October 2017

The Court of Appeal has ruled that parents can sometimes consent on behalf of their 16 and 17 yea...

London borough wins injunction against unlawful campsites

By Chris Mahony | 31 October 2017

The High Court has issued an injunction banning 23 named defendants and ‘persons unknown’ from se...

Leaders call for Brexit 'city deal'

By Chris Mahony | 31 October 2017

More than 30 urban leaders have called for a Brexit ‘city deal’ that recognises their role in pro...

IFS warns of public pay risk to borrowing targets

By Chris Mahony | 30 October 2017

The political cost of the 1% public sector pay cap is amongst the many pressures threatening chan...