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The Big Reshuffle

By Paul Marinko | 13 January 2025

Throughout the UK, local government reorganisation is gathering momentum, with significantly mor...

Fifteen county areas bid to fast-track devolution and reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 10 January 2025

Fifteen county areas are bidding to be on Labour’s fast track for new devolution deals and local ...

Councils to be 'accountable' for care improvements as commission launched

By Paul Marinko | 03 January 2025

The Government intends to hold councils ‘accountable’ for improving care in their areas as part o...

Bumper profits for SEN private providers

By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2025

Revenue at privately-run special schools has reportedly soared as councils continue to battle to ...

Combined authority chief executive role to be split

By Paul Marinko | 23 December 2024

It is believed the scope of the chief executive role at Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) wil...

Tories set five test for restructuring

By Paul Marinko | 23 December 2024

The Conservatives have set five tests for local government restructure as they hit back at Labour...

Local government: a case of Budget blues or burdens?

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2024

With Labour now over the hurdle of its first Budget, local government has plenty to contemplate a...

Government returns to 56-day limit for asylum hotels

By Paul Marinko | 09 December 2024

The Government has reversed a move to reduce the time successful asylum seekers can remain in hot...

Future Forum North - Climate risk needs to be properly considered

By Paul Marinko | 06 December 2024

The UK needs to properly consider climate risks to avoid ‘catastrophic’ incidents such as future ...

Future Forum North - North West heads list for unregulated placements

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2024

Cheshire East Council’s interim executive director of children’s services has revealed that the N...