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Social care prioritisation drops to record low
By Lee Peart | 02 March 2026
Public prioritisation of social care as a major issue has dropped to a record of between 1% and 3% from a 2017 peak of 18%, analysis has found.
Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic
By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026
Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a clearer understanding of what it takes to deliver AI at scale, especially in financially and operationally pressured environments.
Experts' 'concern' over LGR decision-making
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026
Experts have raised concerns as ministers are set to make final decisions on proposals for local government reorganisation.
London borough urged to shout about achievements
By Neil Merrick | 02 March 2026
A London borough has been told the shout more loudly about its achievements and prospects so as t...
Scottish councils reject World Cup bank holiday
By Martin Ford | 02 March 2026
An overwhelming majority of Scottish councils have so far rejected giving staff time off for June...
Councils face 'capacity crisis' of unspent developer funds
By Izzy Lepone | 02 March 2026
More than £9bn in unspent developer contributions is being held by councils, the Home Builders’ F...
Social care prioritisation drops to record low
By Lee Peart | 02 March 2026
Public prioritisation of social care as a major issue has dropped to a record of between 1% and 3...
Spelthorne announces interim chief
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026
Gordon Mitchell has been appointed as interim chief executive at Spelthorne BC.
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Digital Health Tools: Supporting Healthier Communities at Scale
By Joseph Rham | 26 February 2026
The Warm Homes Plan: Why local leadership and early planning matter
By Paul Bourgeois | 26 February 2026
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A pivotal moment for mayors
'The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positive steps on the road to fiscal devolution, but does it go far enough – and is it time for mayors to have more financial autonomy? Ann McGauran takes a look.'
25 February 2026
Getting ready for the big LGR reset
'Anna Earnshaw talks to Ann McGauran about reorganisation’s biggest risk, and what central Government could do to ease the path towards unitarisation.'
By Ann McGauran | 26 February 2026
Plymouth powers up youth futures
By Cllr Jemima Laing | 16 February 2026
Cllr Jemima Laing says Plymouth is backing its young people and investing in the city’s future pr...
Finding 'ordinary' ways to build up local resilience
By Jim Savege | 16 February 2026
By mobilising community groups, councils are building proactive ways of responding to emergencie...
Working together to prevent VAWG
By Cllr Angelo Weekes | 12 February 2026
Islington LBC will be working with central government and partners to design and test new ways to...
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