Bristol commits to improving treatment of disabled staff

By Paul Marinko | 08 July 2024

Just over half of councils feel LGA value for money

By Paul Marinko | 01 July 2024

A new Local Government Association (LGA) survey has revealed just 54% of councils now feel the or...

Labour plan to reduce delayed discharges

By Paul Marinko | 20 June 2024

Labour is reportedly planning to buy thousands of beds in care homes in an effort to reduce the p...

Bromley-Derry set to replace retiring Logan at Basildon

By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2024

Former Newham LBC boss Kim Bromley-Derry is expected to be confirmed at Basildon BC’s interim chi...

Moody's withdraws Warrington's credit rating

By Paul Marinko | 17 June 2024

Heavily indebted Warrington BC has had its credit rating withdrawn by Moody’s due to the lack of ...

Councils could face taxing challenge after election

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2024

Whether it be council tax or other charges, the more freedom councils are given to raise revenue ...

Stronger Things: Chief champions need to 'renew democracy'

By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2024

Councils can ‘renew democracy from the grassroots up,’ a borough chief has claimed in a plea for ...

What lies ahead for local government?

By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2024

With council coffers looking decidedly unhealthy, The MJ and Norse Group brought together senior ...

EXCLUSIVE: Basildon restructure impacted by change to council leadership

By Paul Marinko | 29 May 2024

An ongoing senior management restructure at Basildon Council has been thrown into disarray after ...

Labour set to build like it's 1945

By Paul Marinko | 28 May 2024

As the General Election race kicks into gear, Labour hopes its new towns policy will prove the so...