Local leadership is the solution
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 04 October 2024
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says local government stand ready to rebuild public services, delivering more social housing and securing economic growth. ‘But we can’t do it alone’
Thinking global while acting local
By Heather Jameson | 03 October 2024
Local government may be exceptional at understanding the local community, adept at pivoting to meet resident needs and circumstances and alive to local issues. But, increasingly, there is a need to think global as well as to act local.
The devo debate
By Martin Ford | 02 October 2024
With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so many questions remaining unanswered – the subject of devolution has been a hot topic for the sector this week. Labour have doubled down on prioritising the North, but not everybody sees this as the right move. Martin Ford reports
Extra year of UKSPF funding would remove 'immediate cliff edge'
By Ann McGauran | 04 October 2024
Council issues formal complaint over public interest report
By Martin Ford | 04 October 2024
Luton BC has issued a formal complaint against its auditor following the publication of a public ...
Lyons suggests Labour's housing pledge could slip
By Paul Marinko | 04 October 2024
Labour’s plans for new towns plans will focus on ‘high-productivity areas’ with ‘good growth and ...
Councillors accused of 'not seriously considering' auditor recommendations
By William Eichler | 04 October 2024
Auditors have accused Dudley Council members of ‘not seriously considering’ the recommendations o...
Councils face £54bn funding deficit
By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2024
New research has forecast a £54bn funding shortfall facing England’s local authorities over the n...
Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution
By Martin Ford | 03 October 2024
Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric’ by devolving powers across Engl...
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We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job
A post-Budget reset
By Adele Gritten – chief executive, Local Partnerships @LP_AdeleG | 03 October 2024
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The devo debate
'With the deadline for councils to submit ‘expressions of interest’ having passed – but with so many questions remaining unanswered – the subject of devolution has been a hot topic for the sector this week. Labour have doubled down on prioritising the North, but not everybody sees this as the right move. Martin Ford reports'
02 October 2024
Right site for residential recycling
03 October 2024
Eight local authority stakeholders are setting a new standard for council co-operation. By fundin...
Are councils getting worse at protecting data?
By Jon Fielding | 03 October 2024
Jon Fielding looks at why councils’ data losses have increased and how they can deliver improveme...
Think twice before you sell
By Chris Smith | 03 October 2024
Chris Smith says that with council finances under strain, unlocking dormant assets can help plug ...
Extra year of UKSPF funding would remove 'immediate cliff edge'
By Ann McGauran | 04 October 2024
Chief speaks out over Welsh pensions threat
By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024
Wales’ eight local government pension funds should be left under the control of councillors, a fo...
Building up from the local
By Sarah Longlands | 26 September 2024
Sarah Longlands explains why investing in local government should be part of the national growth ...
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