Oliver Rudgewick

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Council offered capitalisation direction

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has received minded approval from the government over £... Read more
New cabinet announced – concerns raised over its ability to deliver ‘transformational change’

New prime minister Liz Truss has selected her first cabinet, but a leadership expert has warned... Read more
District considers four-day working week pilot

South Cambridgeshire District Council is considering plans for a three-month trial of a four-day... Read more
Truss government must focus on local authority resourcing

Funding local government is critical and must be a priority for the new ministerial team, its... Read more
Scottish unions halt council strikes after improved pay offer

Unions have paused their strike action after council leaders in Scotland tabled an improved pay... Read more
Funding deals and business rates details hurried out as Johnson leaves

Boris Johnson’s ministers rushed out a series of announcements that will impact on local government... Read more
Essex to manage finances of Thurrock Council

The government has intervened to hand Essex County Council control of financial functions of... Read more
Recruitment challenges and air industry pressures add to Luton’s risk

Auditors have threatened to make statutory recommendations at a council, despite agreeing there is... Read more
Government proposes £1.5bn of office sales

The government has outlined plans to shrink the size of its office portfolio by £1.5bn to help... Read more
Slough commissioners given extra powers

Government-appointed commissioners helping Slough Borough Council get its finances back on a... Read more

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