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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Sinn Fein becomes largest party of Northern Ireland local government

By Paul Marinko | 22 May 2023

Sinn Fein has become the largest party in Northern Ireland local government for the first time af...

Northern Ireland branded 'uncompetitive and inert' as councils go to polls

By Paul Marinko | 18 May 2023

With Northern Ireland’s 11 councils going to the polls today the region has been branded ‘uncompe...

Kingston appoints Sarah Ireland as new chief

By Paul Marinko | 17 May 2023

Sarah Ireland has been appointed the permanent chief executive of Kingston LBC. 

'Place' key to new Homes England strategy

By Paul Marinko | 16 May 2023

Homes England has launched a new strategic plan that it said took on board feedback from councils...

New Norfolk leader says ball in Government's court on devo deal

By Paul Marinko | 12 May 2023

The new leader of Norfolk CC has said ministers need to convince the county that plumping for Eng...