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FINANCE

Borrowing under scrutiny amid Woking cash crisis

By Heather Jameson and Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023

Financial failures at Woking BC could lead ministers to scrap sector borrowing freedoms unless ef...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What is the future of commercialism?

By Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023

Commercialism in local government has had its ups and downs. A Local Partnerships and The MJ roun...

WHITEHALL

Boris urges Gove to 'accelerate' levelling up Bill

By Paul Marinko | 06 June 2023

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on local government secretary Michael Gove to ‘acc...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Woking's 'astonishing' financial crisis risks hitting Government borrowing

By Paul Marinko | 02 June 2023

Calamity-struck Woking BC may need to write off up to £1bn after a series of disastrous investmen...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Norfolk to reinstate chief executive role

By Paul Marinko | 31 May 2023

Norfolk CC is expected to appoint a new chief executive four years after axing the post.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Sharing the spoils

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

As more English councils tackle the rising tide of no overall control, Paul Marinko looks at the...

HEALTH

Government's hospital choice plans could increase inequalities

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

The Government’s plans to give patients the choice of five hospitals could increase health inequa...

FINANCE

Northern Ireland's councils demand 'more respect' from Government

By Paul Marinko | 30 May 2023

Northern Ireland’s councils have demanded ‘more respect’ from central Government but are wary of ...

WHITEHALL

Government departments 'resistant' to devolving power

By Paul Marinko | 24 May 2023

Several Whitehall departments have resisted devolving powers and funding, a senior officer at the...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Woking financial woes 'like Thurrock on speed'

By Paul Marinko | 23 May 2023

A damning report into Woking BC’s finances has been described as making the borough look ‘like Th...

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