Laura Sharman
Gove signs devolution deals for Norfolk and Suffolk
Devolution deals have been struck in Suffolk and Norfolk, giving them more than £1bn, the Government has announced.
Autumn Statement: £1bn extension to Household Support Fund
Local authorities will receive £1bn of funding to ensure vulnerable households are supported through the cost of living crisis, the chancellor has announced today.
Autumn Statement: Social housing rent rise capped at 7%
Social landlords could see losses of £4.9bn in rental income over the next five years after the chancellor confirmed rents will be capped at 7% next year in his Autumn Statement.
Directors warn needs of older and disabled people will not be met this winter
The majority of councils do not have the funding or staff to meet the care needs of older and disabled people this winter, a new survey has warned today.
'Slow progress' threatens climate targets, says report
‘Slow progress’ by the Government threatens attempts to hit national and local net zero and nature restoration targets, a group of local government, environmental and research organisations has warned.
Two more councils seek injunctions on asylum hotel use
Two more councils have taken legal action to stop hotels from being used to house asylum seekers.
Further intervention at Liverpool
The Government has appointed another commissioner to oversee Liverpool City Council following 'serious shortcomings' around financial management and senior leadership.
Council forms development firm after contractor collapse
Bolsover DC has agreed to create a development firm after its preferred contractor, Woodhead Construction, went into administration.
Pay offer to be implemented
A pay offer that equates to a 10.5% increase for the lowest-paid workers is to be implemented.
Warning council staff could strike again within weeks
Local government workers in Scotland could be back on strike within weeks, trade unions have warned.
Council temporarily closes county hall over spiralling energy costs
Wakefield Council will temporarily close its county hall building in a bid to save on rising energy costs.
Warning as Government considers temporary rent cap on social homes
Investment in social housing will be hit if the Government pushes forward with moves to cap rents well below the rate of inflation, the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has warned.
Scottish council workers to strike after pay offer rejection
Strike action is expected to kick off this week after union chiefs rejected an improved pay offer from council leaders.
Seven cities shortlisted to host Eurovision 2023
The BBC has announced that seven UK cities have been shortlisted to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
Waste workers announce strike action across 15 Scottish councils
Waste workers in 15 councils across Scotland will walk out for a week this month in protest over the 'pitiful' 2% pay offer.
Majority of lead members call for delay to social care reforms
The majority of senior councillors are worried social care reforms will make council services worse rather than better, according to the results of a new survey.
Councils face record £2.4bn deficits in SEN this year
Local authority deficits in special educational needs (SEN) have reached an ‘unmanageable’ £2.4bn this year, new research has uncovered.
Unite rejects local government pay offer
Unite has rejected the flat rate pay rise offered to all council staff this week.
Call to simplify devolved-benefits in Wales
A new report has called on the Welsh Government to simplify the benefit system to help more people during the cost of living crisis.
Council tax rebates now issued to 80% of eligible households
Nearly 80% of eligible households have now received their £150 council tax rebate, the latest figures have shown.