Oliver Rudgewick

PF reporter

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Recent articles

Lack of power sector plan ‘could harm UK net zero progress’

The government will struggle to achieve its net zero targets if it continues without a clear plan... Read more
Government confirms no plans to reform council tax despite longstanding calls

Government reluctance to reform the council tax system – long-labelled regressive – has been... Read more
Councils warns over dwindling reserves

Unsustainable spending and repeatedly missing savings targets could lead to Southampton City... Read more
Croydon ‘let down’ by senior officials

Dysfunctional leadership and “inexcusable” poor governance arrangements contributed to the London... Read more
Woking warns of section 114 notice

Over-reliance on falling commercial income and high debt mean Woking Borough Council is “in the... Read more
Workforce issues named biggest risk to NHS Scotland recovery

NHS Scotland will be unable to fully recover from Covid-19 without improvements to recruitment and... Read more
Slough’s auditors issue ‘unprecedented’ opinion because of historic errors

The failure to provide adequate records and working papers in Slough Borough Council’s 2018-19... Read more
LGA: Councillor behaviour stalls progress at authority

Poor councillor behaviour and strained relationships at a borough council have prevented the... Read more
Think-tank outlines policies to keep people working amid falling participation

The exodus of working-age people from their jobs since Covid-19 could be halted if the government... Read more
Scottish councils to receive funding boost for higher pay

The Scottish Government hopes to avert potential strike action by giving councils an extra £100m... Read more

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