Articles by Mark Conrad
New study exposes public scepticism over levelling up
By Mark Conrad | 20 November 2023
Half of UK residents think policies introduced by the Conservatives will impact negatively on loc...
Levelling up ambitions blighted by delays, says NAO
By Mark Conrad | 16 November 2023
Ministers’ levelling up ambitions have been blighted by delays to key construction projects, with...
Councils brace as Supreme Court outlaws Rwanda asylum plan
By Mark Conrad | 15 November 2023
The Supreme Court has ruled the UK’s controversial proposal to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda...
Job cuts 'inevitable' at Brum
By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2023
Birmingham City Council is poised to reveal a worse-than-expected financial position as it embark...
Department's financial views questioned
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2023
Levelling up civil servants have told council chiefs financial pressures have eased but watchdogs...
Cleverly comes under immediate asylum pressure
By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2023
New home secretary James Cleverly has come under immediate pressure to ditch his predecessor’s co...
Spectre of s114 looms over Nottingham
By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2023
Nottingham City Council has edged closer to issuing a section 114 notice after revealing it still...
Housing minister among casualties of Sunak reshuffle
By Mark Conrad | 13 November 2023
The UK will have its 16th housing minister in 12 years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s sweepin...
Brum commissioners warn council will need further help to agree lawful budget
By Mark Conrad | 09 November 2023
Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have warned it will struggle to agree a lawful budget ne...
Watchdog warning over elections
By Dan Peters | 08 November 2023
It could take a generation to restore public confidence if there are major problems at the next G...
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