Articles by Hiba Mahamadi
Rochdale denies failing children in care
By Hiba Mahamadi | 13 October 2017
Rochdale MBC has denied that it has failed to protect children in care from being trafficked afte...
Borrow from HRA to fund fire safety work - Javid
By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 October 2017
The DCLG is considering allowing councils to borrow from their housing revenue account to fund fi...
New research: Councils more aware of the need to combat child abuse
By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 October 2017
There has been a ‘sharp increase’ in local authorities’ efforts to recognise and combat child sex...
Security guidance updated for councils in wake of terror attacks
By Hiba Mahamadi | 11 October 2017
Local authorities must ensure the security of public spaces near stations, the Department for Tra...
Barnet's former chief executive to join Lambeth as interim chief
By Hiba Mahamadi | 11 October 2017
Lambeth LBC is due to finalise the appointment of Barnet LBC’s former chief executive, who steppe...
Scottish councils given warning of further local cuts
By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017
Scottish Labour’s deputy leader has warned councils they face £800m more cuts to local services b...
LGA defends criticism of imbalance of female-male chairs
By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017
Only two out of 10 chairs of Local Government Association (LGA) boards this year are women.
'Sector let down by housing association's poor governance'
By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017
The largest housing association in Sunderland has been downgraded after a regulator found senior ...
Dudley's deputy chief executive moves to Bolton
By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017
Dudley MBC's deputy chief executive will join Bolton MBC as chief early next year.
Child sexual exploitation soars by 200% in Bradford
By Hiba Mahamadi | 09 October 2017
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) offences in Bradford have increased by more than 200% between 201...
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