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Devolution plans thrown into disarray

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 February 2016

Devolution plans in the south of England have been thrown into disarray after two local authoriti...

Public health budgets facing further cuts

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 February 2016

Public health grants are to fall by almost 20% over the next five years, according to the latest ...

Deal sealed to secure £200m renewal project

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 February 2016

Oxford City Council has joined forces with Nuffield College to form a new partnership that will o...

Cautious welcome for rates retention plan

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 February 2016

Copeland BC’s directly-elected mayor has cautiously welcomed news his authority will be able to r...

£8m Audi dealership for Oldham

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 February 2016

Oldham MBC has moved into top gear after securing a deal to bring an £8m Audi dealership to the b...

I can't get no satisfaction: Pressure on social care takes toll

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 February 2016

Falling public satisfaction rates for social care reflect the growing strain services are under, ...

Corbyn calls for an end to 'forced' outsourcing

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 February 2016

Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to give councils new powers to ‘roll back the tide of forced privatisat...

Councils committed to cut bed blocking, say leaders

By Jamie Hailstone | 05 February 2016

Council leaders have said they are committed to tackling bed blocking after an independent review...

Government fracking plan an 'attack on democracy'

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 February 2016

Campaigners have criticised reports that the Government plans to take the right to decide frackin...

Capita commands major share of sector's IT supply

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 February 2016

Capita continues to dominate the market for local government IT and software contracts while riva...