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Will the voices of the South be heard on devo?

By Paul Marinko | 15 April 2020

Paul Marinko examines the prospects for devolution deals for the South of England – and concludes...

Councils' plea to support voluntary sector

By Paul Marinko | 31 March 2020

A group of councils has written to the Government demanding action to protect community organisat...

Gateshead to look at bring housing back in-house

By Paul Marinko | 30 March 2020

Gateshead MBC is to formally consult on proposals to bring its housing services back in-house.

Jenrick: Centres bring together public services in virus response

By Paul Marinko | 30 March 2020

Strategic co-ordination centres are being formed across the country with the nation on an ‘emerge...

Union and council end dispute amid coronavirus crisis

By Paul Marinko | 24 March 2020

Trade union Unite has said its dispute with Veolia over holiday pay for refuse staff working at T...

Johnson stops short of closing parks but some shut anyway

By Paul Marinko | 24 March 2020

Some UK councils have closed parks and other public spaces in a bid to protect people from the sp...

Union brands protective promise 'too little too late'

By Paul Marinko | 23 March 2020

Trade union Unite has branded the Government’s promise that social care workers would have full p...

Government working to ensure 'networks remain resilient'

By Paul Marinko | 23 March 2020

The Government has said it is ‘in regular contact’ with broadband and mobile operators to make su...

Councils ease parking restrictions to help coronavirus fight

By Paul Marinko | 23 March 2020

Councils across the UK are reducing parking restrictions as part of the fight against coronavirus.

Jenrick comes under pressure to extend audit deadline

By Paul Marinko | 10 February 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick is coming under pressure to extend the deadline for cou...