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Radical change call amid lack of vision

By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2019

The think-tank NLGN has called for a radical change in approach to children’s services to end ‘de...

Council considers scrapping chief's role

By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2019

Hertsmere BC is considering plans to delete its chief executive role with the current post holder...

Funeral review could lead to new burdens

By Paul Marinko | 13 August 2019

A review of funeral services could lead to a ratings system for the industry and hand responsibil...

Council chiefs' pay trails university bosses - research

By Paul Marinko | 13 August 2019

Salaries for council chief executives are substantially lower than for university vice-chancellor...

Directors urge action ahead of new immigration rules

By Paul Marinko | 13 August 2019

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has urged action as Government cons...

Government stands firm after Pickles plea

By Paul Marinko | 12 August 2019

The Government has said it ‘would not be appropriate’ to pay legal costs to whistleblowers in ele...

Council to change finance approach after review

By Paul Marinko | 07 August 2019

Warrington BC has ‘consistently overspent’ against parts of its budget and needs to change its ap...

EXCLUSIVE: Two LEPs still do not have legal personality

By Paul Marinko | 07 August 2019

Two local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) have been granted extensions due to ‘exceptional circums...

Council contributes to first UK sandscaping scheme

By Paul Marinko | 06 August 2019

North Norfolk DC has contributed to the UK’s first sandscaping scheme to prevent further erosion ...

Woodford investors should have had clearer warnings

By Paul Marinko | 06 August 2019

Kent CC and other investors in City heavyweight Neil Woodford’s fund should have been given clear...