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Sector split on direction of Government's housebuilding boost
By William Eichler | 26 August 2026
The Government’s funding boost for housebuilding has split the sector, with rural councils hitting out at ‘virtually all’ the first tranche going to cities.
Unions accept 3.3% pay offer
By Neil Merrick | 25 August 2026
Widespread strike action in local government appears to have been averted after two of the three unions representing council employees accepted a 3.3% pay rise.
Turning a new unitary into a home
By Michael Coughlin | 26 August 2026
Michael Coughlin says reorganisation offers councils a rare opportunity to redesign structures, culture, relationships and services for communities.
Sector split on direction of Government's housebuilding boost
By William Eichler | 26 August 2026
Councils urged to pool buying powers to back British steel
By Ann McGauran | 26 August 2026
The chief executive and leader of North Lincolnshire Council have written to every English counci...
Unions accept 3.3% pay offer
By Neil Merrick | 25 August 2026
Widespread strike action in local government appears to have been averted after two of the three ...
Dudley heavily criticised by Ofsted
By Neil Merrick | 25 August 2026
Children’s services provided by Dudley MBC have been heavily criticised by Ofsted.
Government announces £10bn to kickstart council housebuilding drive
By William Eichler | 25 August 2026
Local authority leaders have welcomed the first wave of funding from the Government's £39bn Socia...
Ealing records highest hospital admissions in London falls survey
By Lee Peart | 24 August 2026
One in every 15 people aged 80 or over in Ealing was hospitalised after a fall last year, the hig...
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Untangling the wires to progress
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Turning delay into delivery
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You can't devolve without saving local government
By Heather Jameson | 26 August 2026
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