Dominic Brady

PF reporter.
Left in February 2020.

Recent articles

Government urged to fund upgrades to outdated council leisure facilities

Local authority leisure services are in desperate need of investment with nearly a quarter now... Read more
UK borrowing falls ahead of March Budget

UK public sector borrowing was less than expected in December 2019, official figures have shown.
Unions accuse councils of delaying pay talks

Local government employers have been accused by trade unions of delaying pay talks.
HS2 risks underestimated by ministers, NAO says

Delays and cost increases to the HS2 rail line are a result of the government underestimating the “... Read more
Police settlement ‘biggest in a decade’

The Home Office has unveiled a £1.1bn funding package for policing in 2020-21 but has been... Read more
Councils doubt powers to improve air quality, survey reveals

Less than a fifth of UK councils think they have adequate power and resources to improve air... Read more
New commentary required under updated audit code

The updated code of audit practice will require auditors of local public bodies to provide “... Read more
UK government to end aid spending on coal industry

The government will no longer use foreign aid to fund the global coal industry, prime minister... Read more
Council spending on youth services cut by 70% since 2010

Local authority spending on youth services in England and Wales has fallen by 70% since 2010, a... Read more
Government to ‘name and shame’ owners of blocks with dangerous cladding

Local authorities have until March to publish data on building owners that fail to act on unsafe... Read more

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