Archives Future-Proofed With Move to Carbon Zero Building
North East Wales Archives is set to get a new purpose-built carbon zero building. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a grant of £7.3 million to Denbighshire and Flintshire County Councils to help fund …
Council Offers Updated Supply Chain Support
Powys County Council has updated its support for potential suppliers. The council procures goods and services worth an estimated £250 million a year. It has now updated its webpage to provide more information on where …
Monmouthshire County Council’s Set Budget for 2024-25
Monmouthshire County Council has approved the Budget for 2024-25 in a full council meeting held on February 29th. We will now work to provide continuity of services for the people of Monmouthshire. The final plans …
40% of Councils in England at Risk of Financial Failure* Over the Next Five Years
As we enter a critical election year, new analysis from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that the current financial outlook for local councils in England is alarming, with 40% of …
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Chief Executive Announces Retirement
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Chief Executive has announced that she will retire towards the end of 2024. Karen Jones has worked for the Council in a variety of senior roles for over 20 years and …
The NHS and Frontline Council-run Services at the Heart of the 2024-2025 Draft Budget
The NHS and frontline council-run services, including schools and social care, are at the heart of the Welsh Governments 2024-2025 draft Budget. An additional £450 million will be allocated to the NHS, and the core …