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Birmingham council faces legal action over decision to close adult day centres

Legal challenge argues commissioners breached Local Government Act by refusing to allow proper scrutiny of decision

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham city council ignored bankruptcy warning signs, says expert

Max Caller, tasked with pulling the local authority from financial brink calls crisis ‘self-inflicted’

The Guardian - UK

Commissioners announced to oversee cash-strapped Birmingham City Council

The largest local authority in Europe admitted last month that it could not balance its books and issued a section 114 notice.

The Independent UK

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Gove may blame Labour, but Tory-led councils are facing similar difficulties

With 26 English local authorities at risk of following Birmingham in next two years, a longer-term view is needed

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham Council was warned not to host Commonwealth Games before bankruptcy

Council chiefs ignored advice to focus on ‘serious’ financial problems

The Independent UK

Former adviser says hosting Commonwealth Games was ‘a step too far’

Max Caller said cutbacks could have been avoided if steps were taken earlier to address issues at Birmingham City Council.

The Independent UK

Warning female members on Northumberland County Council struggling to have their voices heard

It was acknowledged that significant improvements in councillors behaviour to one another have been made

Chronicle Live

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Opposition leaders say 'residents deserve better' over Parliament Place

Opposition leaders have spoken out after an ECHO investigation into a Toxteth apartment block hit by an 'illegal eviction' attempt

Liverpool Echo

Northumberland County Council taking 'far longer' to investigate complaints than expected

The issues relate to complaints made against councillors

Chronicle Live

Where Liverpool local elections 2023 could be won and lost

The city is heading for its most complex and unpredictable set of elections in decades - we take a look at how things could play out

Liverpool Echo

Warning 'a lot of work' needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Northumberland

The leader of the council had been discussing his administration's recent achievements

Chronicle Live

16-month wait for parking answers shows council's problems still exist

Liam Thorp writes about his frustrating battle for information about a "back door" route used for councillors to get parking tickets cancelled

Liverpool Echo

Northumberland County Council is 'indescribably better' after 'dark days', leader claims

The comments were made following the publication of the Max Caller report

Chronicle Live

Northumberland Conservatives accused of 'having secrets' over looming budget by ex-council leader

There were calls for the various parties on the council to work together more closely on next year's budget

Chronicle Live

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Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's eventful 2022 in politics and what to look out for in 2023

Fallout from Caller report, major elections and new leadership model ahead

Chronicle Live

Northumberland Labour leader angered at lack of consultation over new Advance Northumberland board

The plans were approved unanimously by the council's cabinet earlier this year

Chronicle Live

Opposition councillors call for 'political balance' on proposed new-look board for Advance Northumberland

Changes were recommended in the Max Caller report earlier this year

Liverpool Echo

Company linked to massive police investigation goes under with £1m debts

Property deal on Percy Street in Liverpool 8 was investigated by Operation Aloft

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Worried Liverpool prepares for life under the 'direct rule' of government

Expanded Whitehall intervention could have huge ramifications as the battered and bruised council prepares for major cuts to come

Chronicle Live

New permanent chief executive set to be appointed at Northumberland County Council

A permanent replacement for ex-CEO Daljit Lally has been recommended but will need to be approved by full council

Liverpool Echo

Inside the land deals at the centre of massive police investigation

Elliot Lawless was arrested in relation to property transfers on Percy Street and Falkner Street in L8

Chronicle Live

Northumberland County Council chief's six-figure payout included deal to drop complaints against three councillors

Mrs Lally left the authority at the end of July

Liverpool Echo

Council set to sell controversial Tarmacademy site that cost the city millions

Government inspector Max Caller criticised the council's involvement in the scheme

Chronicle Live

Calls for end to toxicity between councillors after one reduced to tears at Northumberland County Council meeting

The Max Caller report said there was a culture of mistrust and poor behaviour among members

Chronicle Live

Northumberland council leader hopes to 'draw a line' under chief exec dispute after payout agreed

A six-figure sum was agreed by councillors to end the employment of chief executive Daljit Lally

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