EXCLUSIVE: Growth boards plan for non-mayor areas
February 20, 2020
County councils have suggested ministers should establish growth boards to coordinate economic development in areas that do not have elected mayors or combined authorities.
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Councils consider judicial review amid SEND crisis
February 17, 2020
Councils are starting to talk to lawyers about a potential judicial review of the Government amid a crisis in special educational needs and disability (SEND).
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Cheshire East confirms new chief executive appointment
February 21, 2020
Lorraine O’Donnell was officially appointed at a council meeting yesterday.
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Pre-Budget boost for Sunak
February 21, 2020
New chancellor Rishi Sunak has received a pre-Budget boost on the public finances, with latest figures showing a record January for tax receipts.
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Burnham calls for English Barnett Formula
February 21, 2020
The Government should create an English version of the Barnett Formula to deliver fair funding outside of London, the mayor of Greater Manchester has said.
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Councils braced for mounting pressure on aslyum support system
February 20, 2020
Concern has been raised over councils' capacity to support child asylum seekers ahead of an expected surge later this year.
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EXCLUSIVE: Councils call for say in devo White Paper
February 18, 2020
Councils are battling to ‘jointly craft’ the devolution White Paper ahead of its publication later this year.
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Councils demand extra planning powers
February 19, 2020
Councils have called on the Government to use its White Paper to give them powers to take action on unbuilt land that has planning permission.
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North disproportionately hit by housing cutbacks - research
February 19, 2020
Increased funding and investment in planning skills are required to reverse disproportionate cuts to councils in the north of England, according to research published today.
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