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Luton extends Civica deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 February 2017

Luton BC has extended its partnership with Civica by another 10 years, as another local authority...

Fresh team for homes regeneration

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 February 2017

Capita has launched a new team to build on the Government’s national strategy to regenerate housi...

The end for outsourcing?

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 February 2017

The era of enormous outsourcing deals is now behind local government as contractors face headwind...

Care sector still offers 'opportunities'

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 January 2017

The chief executive of Mears Group has claimed there are still ‘significant’ opportunities in the...

Sheffield votes to axe waste contract – 20 years early

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 January 2017

The waste services firm Veolia has defended its track record after Sheffield City Council voted t...

City deals to be struck within weeks

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 January 2017

Both Edinburgh and Swansea could have their city deals signed off within weeks, according to thei...

Retailers urge council to drop 'tourist tax' plans

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 January 2017

A national group representing pubs and bars has warned Bath & North East Somerset Council against...

UKIP raises unitary hopes as two-tier system has its day

By William Eichler | 18 January 2017

The Conservative leader of Norfolk CC has admitted the two-tier system has ‘run its course’ follo...

Marston adds NSL to contract portfolio

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 January 2017

The judicial services company Marston Holdings has bought the local government contractor NSL.

Investment deal for affordable homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 January 2017

Cambridge City Council is to form a new investment company to help increase the number of locally...