Jim McMahon17 Jul 2025Minister sends team to 'take control' of CroydonExecutive mayor Jason Perry has said the decision is wrong for Croydon and its residents.17 Jul 202515 Jul 2025Minister issues warning to Tower Hamlets councilJim McMahon could send in his own appointees to take over decision-making at a London borough.15 Jul 202519 May 2025Government ends review into council's financesA government intervention into Peterborough City Council's governance and finances has ended.19 May 202521 Feb 2025Four councils may borrow £97m to close budget gapsCouncils in Woking, Medway, Worthing and Eastbourne are to benefit from the government offer. 21 Feb 202514 Feb 2025Devolution will 'turbocharge' county – ministerThe devolution minister says Cheshire has been given a "huge opportunity" for local growth and jobs.14 Feb 202514 Oct 2024Children face 'lifetime cost' of council crisisLocal government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.14 Oct 20249 Jul 2024'Levelling up' phrase to be erased, says ministerJim McMahon says it was "only ever a slogan" and would be taken out of his department's name. 9 Jul 202418 Nov 2021Rail plan 'a betrayal of trust, promises and investment'The shadow transport secretary recalls previous Conservative promises over HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail plans.18 Nov 202125 Jun 2021Government urged to quarantine Uefa officialsThe UK could waive Covid rules for VIPs and Uefa officials to ensure Euro 2020 finals are held at Wembley.25 Jun 2021...
