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North of Tyne unveils two new directors

By Paul Marinko | 08 October 2019

North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) has appointed two new directors to lead on delivery and d...

Pessimism growing due to care funding uncertainty

By Paul Marinko | 08 October 2019

Health leaders have warned that under-funding of social care and public health services could lea...

High Court rejects call for judicial review on SEND spending

By Paul Marinko | 08 October 2019

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge from families seeking a judicial review to the Gov...

Calls to back councils in counter-extremism strategy

By Paul Marinko | 07 October 2019

A ‘bold new approach’ to tackling extremism that would see local authorities’ role bolstered has ...

Kent blocked from Woodford fund until December

By Paul Marinko | 07 October 2019

Neil Woodford’s troubled investment fund has dropped nearly 20% in value since investors - includ...

Patel pledges £20m to 'roll up' County Lines

By Paul Marinko | 02 October 2019

The home secretary’s announcement of a £20m package to tackle County Lines drugs gangs has receiv...

The war against County Lines

By Paul Marinko | 01 October 2019

Paul Marinko looks at how local authorities are tackling the scourge of County Lines – and finds...

Council has more to do to improve children's services

By Paul Marinko | 01 October 2019

Ofsted has said there is still more for Gloucestershire CC to do to improve its children’s services.

EXCLUSIVE: Core Cities' £28bn Shared Prosperity Fund warning

By Paul Marinko | 26 September 2019

The proposed UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) must be worth at least £28bn over seven years if t...

IoW investigates data breech

By Paul Marinko | 25 September 2019

Isle of Wight Council is investigating a data breach after it sent out council tax letters contai...