Dominic Brady

PF reporter.
Left in February 2020.

Recent articles

Lords demand action on social care

An immediate £8bn funding package must be introduced to tackle a social care system “riddled with... Read more
Whiteman: Council investments must be more diverse

CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman raised concerns over a lack of diversity in council investments... Read more
CFOs lose confidence in ability to deliver services

The majority of local government finance officers have lost confidence in their future financial... Read more
Brokenshire calls for a local government green paper

The next prime minister must produce a green paper to “look afresh” at local government, the... Read more
Councils voice anxiety over ability to provide statutory duties

A third of councils fear they will not have the funds to provide their minimum statutory duties for... Read more
MPs call for funding to tackle ‘potholes plague’

MPs have called for a five-year funding deal for roads maintenance to tackle the “plague of... Read more
Queen’s commercial holdings make record profit

The Crown Estate generated a record £343.5m in profit last year, official accounts have shown.
Councils expected to rake in 4% more in parking charges this year

Government figures show English councils are likely to make a £913m profit from parking... Read more
Mental health problems soar among children

Council leaders have warned of a child mental health crisis after the number of disorders recorded... Read more
Record fraud and errors in DWP payments

Fraud and errors related to payments made by the Department for Work and Pensions have reached... Read more

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