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

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

No 10 North will take over responsibilities for local economic growth and devolution strategy from the Ministry of Housing, ...

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

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 ...

Andy Burnham has appointed his cabinet. Head of content Kirsty Weakley looks at how well they understand local government.

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 ...