Author Profile

Hiba Mahamadi

Articles by Hiba Mahamadi

Key Cities founder dies

By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 November 2017

Sunderland City Council’s leader Paul Watson, who helped found the Key Cities group, has died at ...

One size doesn't fit all, Cornwall tells Government on Brexit

By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 November 2017

The Government must take a place-based approach to migration legislation after Brexit, Cornwall C...

Energy sector rapped over lack 'of civic voice'

By Hiba Mahamadi | 07 November 2017

Councils expanding into the energy sector should give priority to customers, the UK chief executi...

Authorities told to choose private partners carefully

By Hiba Mahamadi | 07 November 2017

Councils should be cautious when choosing a private sector partner for joint ventures, the chief ...

Councils cut contracts to take back control

By Hiba Mahamadi | 07 November 2017

Southwark LBC has brought its IT service back in-house, cutting its contract with Capita to give ...

Government asked to step back from Grenfell council

By Hiba Mahamadi | 07 November 2017

The Grenfell Recovery Taskforce has asked the Government to water down its oversight at Kensingto...

Brexit, automation and poorly skilled workforce threaten economic future

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 November 2017

Nearly half of England’s local labour markets are at risk due to an imminent 'migration squeeze' ...

Transparency, good record-keeping essential in emergencies

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 November 2017

Transparent decision-making and good record-keeping are essential in times of crises, a local gov...

Labour Party suspends Slough leader

By Hiba Mahamadi | 03 November 2017

Slough BC’s leader has been suspended from the Labour Party, amid criticism over his choice of pe...

York told to publish 'buried' services review

By Hiba Mahamadi | 03 November 2017

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered York City Council to publish a review of ...