Articles by Mark Conrad
West Berkshire urged to make permanent appointments
By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2024
West Berkshire Council has been urged to focus on the management layer below its corporate leader...
Pension funds told to report annually on pooling progress
By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2024
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds should report annually on progress against pooling a...
'Real action' call amid £585m budget shortfall
By Mark Conrad | 14 May 2024
Scotland’s councils today demanded a ‘real and meaningful solution’ to the sector’s underfunding ...
Mandatory reporting exemptions a 'fudge'
By Mark Conrad | 13 May 2024
Ministers’ decision to exempt instances of child abuse from a new reporting law means they have d...
UASC Kent arrivals up 59% last year
By Mark Conrad | 13 May 2024
The number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arriving in Kent continues to soar whi...
Council and Premier League club in stadium row
By Mark Conrad | 10 May 2024
Nottingham City Council has warned ‘no local authority can subsidise a Premier League football cl...
Fresh Right to Buy devolution call
By Mark Conrad | 10 May 2024
Calls to devolve England’s Right to Buy policy are gathering momentum, with a centre-left think-t...
Councils frustrated by Whitehall siloes, says chief
By Mark Conrad | 07 May 2024
Whitehall’s siloed approach to city centre renewal has led to ‘real frustration’ from councils, s...
Re-elected Burnham calls for Right to Buy suspension powers
By Mark Conrad | 07 May 2024
Greater Manchester’s re-elected mayor has called for powers to suspend Right to Buy on new homes ...
Newham promises 'relationship reset' after concerns
By Mark Conrad | 03 May 2024
Newham LBC has promised a ‘relationship reset’ following claims a ‘culture of mistrust’ had devel...
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