Title
BUSINESS
Kier takes on Birmingham highways contract as Amey departs
By Martin Ford | 05 February 2020
Kier is to take over highway services in Birmingham on an interim basis, bringing an end to the c...
FINANCE
Council pays compensation to Amey after High Court challenge
By Dominic Browne | 05 February 2020
West Sussex CC has paid £4m in compensation to Amey over a contested highways procurement process.
LEGAL
K&C against contractors' immunity bid
By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2020
Kensington and Chelsea RLBC has distanced itself from efforts by Grenfell Tower contractors to re...
LEGAL
Winning back the public's trust
By Peter Stanyon | 28 January 2020
Peter Stanyon says there are urgent lessons to learn from the 2019 elections – and challenges ahe...
LEGAL
Council to face Grenfell inquiry
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2020
Kensington and Chelsea LBC has become the only party involved in the second phase of the Grenfell...
EDUCATION
Medway caves after Ombudsman rap
By Dan Peters | 16 January 2020
Medway Council has finally accepted the recommendations in a Local Government Ombudsman public in...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
An efficient collaboration
By Victoria Gould | 15 January 2020
Victoria Gould of Warwickshire CC’s award-winning Young People Legal Service team (YPLS) explains...
BUSINESS
'One-fifth of audit contracts should be put back out to tender'
By Dan Peters | 14 January 2020
The organisation responsible for appointing auditors should take away up to 20% of current contra...
FINANCE
March 11 Budget creates 'deep risk' for councils
By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2020
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has written to the Chancellor warning of the...
FINANCE
LGSS Law losses hit £1.2m
By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2020
A social enterprise law firm formed by three councils has reported that losses increased from £30...
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
