Legal

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

Urban councils have warned they may be unable to deliver key services to poor, high-need areas wi...

FINANCE

Something better change

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ’s fourth joint finance survey with the Local Government Information Unit makes clear counc...

FINANCE

Public service transformation: how will services be delivered?

By Vincent King | 17 February 2015

Whatever the outcome of the general election, it is certain that funding constraints will continu...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Welfare plans may face further scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 10 February 2015

Further legal action against the Government’s plans for the future of local welfare assistance co...

ROTHERHAM ABUSE

'In denial' Rotherham found not fit for purpose by Casey

By Jonathan Werran | 04 February 2015

Government troubleshooter Louise Casey has found Rotherham MBC ‘not fit for purpose’ in the long-...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGPS governance rules are published

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2015

New guidance on the creation and operation of local pension boards has been published.

HEALTH

Smith new boss of Burnley

03 February 2015

Pam Smith has been appointed chief executive of Burnley BC.

Will legal eagles rise from the ashes?

By Bev Cullen | 03 February 2015

Lawyers were once routinely appointed to council chief executive roles, and the profession needs ...

DCLG

Make community takeovers easier, MPs urge

By Jonathan Werran | 03 February 2015

Residents should have greater opportunities to save local pubs and other vital community assets, ...

LEGAL

Allegations against returning officer withdrawn

By Dan Peters | 02 February 2015

Allegations against Tower Hamlets LBC’s returning officer John Williams have been withdrawn at th...

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