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Leese takes up deputy post to Manchester Mayor Burnham

By Mark Conrad | 08 May 2017

Manchester City Council’s Labour leader, Sir Richard Leese, has been appointed as deputy to newly...

Local Elections 2017: final results

By Mark Conrad | 08 May 2017

The Conservatives have made the biggest local government election gains by a governing party for ...

Conservatives come out top in local elections

By Mark Conrad | 05 May 2017

Results from the local elections have featured significant gains for the Conservative Party, incl...

Non-disclosure will not affect whistleblowers

By Mark Conrad | 02 May 2017

Whistleblowers will still be able to expose examples of poor practices at Liverpool City Council,...

Councillors aim for Westminster

By Mark Conrad | 02 May 2017

Several well-known councillors have begun campaigns to move into Westminster.

Fears as new era of metro mayors dawns

By Sam Clayden | 02 May 2017

Local government big hitters have voiced concerns about the accountability, effectiveness and nec...

Cost of legal row spirals to £1m

By Mark Conrad | 02 May 2017

Law lords have delayed their final decision on a £250m dispute over who pays for registered nurse...

Authorities 'must take control of integrated care models'

By Mark Conrad | 02 May 2017

Local authorities must take more responsibility for their poor performance in delivering integrat...

New waste fleet aids road safety

By Mark Conrad | 02 May 2017

Veolia, the multinational waste management company, has responded to concerns over cyclists’ safe...

'Churn' among councils' kids' services chiefs lowest since 2012

By Mark Conrad | 02 May 2017

The level of ‘churn’ among council directors of children’s services is at its lowest point for fi...