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Muted reaction to resignation a worrying sign

By Paul Marinko | 19 September 2023

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison's reasons for resigning are understandable, but is there a ...

Spelthorne in local plan stand-off with ministers

By Paul Marinko | 18 September 2023

Spelthorne BC has stepped back from withdrawing its local plan after the housing minister ordered...

£10m extra for most under pressure councils

By Paul Marinko | 18 September 2023

The Government has provided an extra £10m for social care for those councils most under pressure ...

Spelthorne confident of financial strength

By Paul Marinko | 15 September 2023

Spelthorne BC has struck a defiant note over its level of debt on the back of another Surrey coun...

Michael Gove's local council warns of potential bankruptcy

By Paul Marinko | 13 September 2023

The local council of levelling up secretary Michael Gove has become the latest authority to warn ...

Wales to consider funding bids straddling English border

By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2023

Wales’ economy minister has said he would consider funding bids from a new council partnership th...

Thurrock seeks 'agents of change' amid leadership restructure

By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2023

Thurrock Council is looking for ‘agents of change’ as it embarks on a restructure that will reduc...

BCP Council in finance warning

By Paul Marinko | 14 August 2023

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has warned tough budget decisions are needed if...

£600m boost for social care workforce will help directors 'sleep better'

By Paul Marinko | 31 July 2023

Association of Directors of Adult Social Services members will ‘sleep better’ after ministers rel...

Scottish Government tight-lipped over council tax rate rise speculation

By Paul Marinko | 31 July 2023

The Scottish Government has refused to comment on speculation it has gone cold on plans to increa...