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Autumn statement: Investment zones 'refocus'

By Paul Marinko | 17 November 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has binned ‘existing expressions of interest’ from counci...

'Many chiefs have the wrong view of good' – Whiteman

By Paul Marinko | 16 November 2022

The chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has crit...

Unlocking a can-do attitude in Harlow

By Paul Marinko | 16 November 2022

One of English local government’s youngest ever deputy leaders talks to Paul Marinko about the po...

Belfast to consider citizens' assembly on Irish unity

By Paul Marinko | 27 October 2022

The authority’s full council will consider the proposal after Sinn Fein reportedly tabled the mot...

Watchdog issues notice to council over gas safety checks

By Paul Marinko | 26 October 2022

Newark and Sherwood DC has been issued with a regulatory notice by the Regulator of Social Housin...

Woking faces finance probe

By Paul Marinko | 20 October 2022

The Government has called for a review into Woking BC’s finances as concerns grow over the counci...

Chiefs call for percentage pay rise

By Paul Marinko | 20 October 2022

Chief executives have demanded a minimum percentage pay increase of between 3.5% and 4% from loca...

Borough opts for a return to committees

By Paul Marinko | 18 October 2022

West Lancashire BC is the latest council to plump for a return of the committee system.

Black Country row over new homes deal

By Paul Marinko | 17 October 2022

A spat has broken out in the Black Country after Dudley MBC pulled out of a deal with neighbourin...

Mini-Budget: Radical planning reforms unveiled

By Paul Marinko | 23 September 2022

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has signalled reforms to the planning system and house building.