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Extra steps taken to prevent poll fraud in Tower Hamlets

By Paul Marinko | 04 April 2022

The chief executive of the Electoral Commission has revealed that extra steps have been taken to ...

Labour urges Government to overhaul business rates

By Paul Marinko | 04 April 2022

Labour has said the Government must overhaul the business rates system to help businesses thrive ...

Union suspends councillors over pay dispute

By Paul Marinko | 29 March 2022

Suspensions including that of the council leader were announced by Unite during a rally for strik...

Councils weigh up risks over Gazprom contracts

By Paul Marinko | 22 March 2022

Councils caught up in energy deals with state-owned Russian gas company Gazprom have been warned ...

Three councils sign shared services agreement

By Paul Marinko | 21 March 2022

Basildon, Brentwood and Castle Point BC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explor...

Coventry bin dispute escalates after ACAS ruling

By Paul Marinko | 14 March 2022

The ongoing strike by Coventry refuse workers could stretch into the summer after a fierce war of...

Basildon told to develop narrative after years of uncertainty

By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2022

Basildon BC needs to develop a ‘simple but strong and effective narrative’ for its area after fou...

Cunningham gets top job at Tewkesbury

By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2022

Tewkesbury BC has appointed Alistair Cunningham as its new chief executive.

Two more council partnerships scrapped

By Paul Marinko | 18 January 2022

Two more council partnerships have been scrapped, it has emerged.

Copeland to ask Government for £1.5m capitalisation

By Paul Marinko | 17 January 2022

Copeland BC is to ask ministers for access to £1.5m in support after a Government-commissioned re...