Articles by Mark Conrad
Safeguarding fears raised over Homes for Ukraine scheme
By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022
Senior council officials want greater powers to safeguard Ukrainian refugees amid fears revised n...
'Serious breakdown' in senior relationships, report reveals
By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022
A scathing review of executive cultures at Thanet DC has concluded that relationships between sen...
Radical changes needed in children's social care, review urges
By Mark Conrad | 23 May 2022
Ministers face a ‘pivotal’ moment in children’s social care, with radical changes needed to stop ...
Social housing Bill 'imminent'
By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2022
Housing minister Eddie Hughes this week insisted the Government would bring forward a social hous...
Government dismisses union's payout view
By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2022
New Government guidance attempting to limit special severance payments (SSPs) contradicts advice ...
Likely rent rises are 'ticking time bomb'
By Heather Jameson | 17 May 2022
Social housing rents could rise by up to 10% next April as tenants face a battle to survive the c...
Government crackdown on capital spending
By Mark Conrad | 16 May 2022
Councils face fresh restraints on capital spending under Government plans to lessen borrowing risks.
Social landlord faces wide-ranging probe
By Mark Conrad | 16 May 2022
The UK’s largest social landlord faces a wide-ranging investigation into its handling of resident...
Auditors in levelling up warning
By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2022
The Government’s levelling up plans could be undermined by Whitehall failure to monitor what work...
Hillier rages over 'chronic' lack of funding
By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2022
A ‘chronic’ lack of funding for council services amid soaring demand means many communities face ...
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