Jim McMahon has been re-appointed to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in a more junior role than he held previously. Mr McMahon ...

Richmond & Wandsworth LBC have appointed Ana Popovici as a joint chief executive for both boroughs. Ms Popovici previously held the position of deputy ...

As LGR moves forward, councils will need to put plans in place to retain experienced staff, recruit directors of statutory ...

Harlow DC is set to join a legal challenge against local government reorganisation in Essex. Reform-led Essex CC confirmed ...

Work to identify digital exclusion hot spots can uncover hidden pockets of need beyond simple measures of deprivation, writes ...

The minister responsible for housing and planning will now attend cabinet as Andy Burnham continues to form his administration. Matthew Pennycook, who has ...

The chair of the Commons housing, communities & local government select committee has joined Angela Rayner’s ministerial team ...

Angela Rayner has returned to the role of secretary of state for the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Her appointment came after Andy Burnham became prime minister, and this ...

The Care Quality Commission is expected to announce a reduction in the inspection burden for councils undertaking local ...

The new PM will have to empower senior officials delivering devolution to tame Sir Humphrey, writes the associate dean, School of Public Policy, at the LSE. Andy Burnham has made it clear that ...

West Northamptonshire Council has appointed a new chief executive, subject to approval. Martin Henry, who currently serves as ...