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Gove names and shames councils over poor social housing conditions

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Two local authorities have been “named and shamed” by housing secretary Michael Gove after the ombudsman found severe maladministration in their handling of complaints.

Until recently, the FRC had little involvement in local government affairs. But with investigations into council officers becoming more frequent, where is the political accountability?

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