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SCRUTINY
Scrutiny warning over mayors
By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025
Scrutiny risks being left behind as mayors’ powers grow, a think-tank has warned.
LONDON COUNCILS
London Councils in powers push
By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025
The capital’s boroughs have made a bid for a bigger role in decisions over devolved powers and fu...
FINANCE
Croydon in fresh call for debt write off
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025
Croydon LBC is lobbying the Government to write off its debt despite suggestions a decision will ...
LEGISLATION
Schools Bill criticised by commissioner
By Emily Twinch | 27 January 2025
The children’s commissioner has criticised Labour’s schools Bill, arguing it does not include det...
SEND
Council calls for SEND tribunals to consider safety valve arrangements
By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024
Norfolk CC has called for tribunals handling special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ap...
IMPROVEMENT
Government expected to parachute in envoys to oversee Tower Hamlets LBC
By Emily Twinch | 12 November 2024
Government envoys will oversee the management of Tower Hamlets LBC after inspectors found a ‘toxi...
GOVERNANCE
Scrutiny will lead government to release grip over councils
By Paul Marinko | 29 August 2024
If there is a truism beyond all others in our lead story this week, which reveals more than a thi...
IMPROVEMENT
EXCLUSIVE: More than one in three have not published corporate or finance peer challenge in last five years
By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024
The new Government this week came under pressure to take a stronger line on councils that put off...
GOVERNANCE
Are you ready for a little scrutiny?
By Jack Shaw | 29 August 2024
As the Government wrestles with how it will deliver governance of local authorities, Jack Shaw co...
WHITEHALL
Turn and face the changes
By Mel Stevens | 18 June 2024
As we head for a General Election, it’s a good time to reflect on what a new government will need...
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