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Legal threat to Burnham asylum plan

By Dan Peters | 14 August 2026

Reform UK and the Conservatives could launch legal challenges to prevent Prime Minister Andy Burn...

Council tax harmonisation warning

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2026

Local authorities heading towards reorganisation face a lose-lose scenario on how to harmonise va...

As London's rough sleepers drop by 10% – can Burnham make that figure national?

By By Dan Peters | 13 August 2026

In his first speech after taking office, standing on the steps of Downing Street, Prime Minister ...

Councils to get fresh high street powers

By Dan Peters | 11 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed giving councils powers to prevent betting shops, adult g...

EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces funding gap but £8m deficit looms

By Dan Peters | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has reduced its funding gap by £16m but still faces a fore...

EXCLUSIVE: Council denies senior officer suspensions amid chief executive exit row

By Dan Peters | 06 August 2026

Two senior Derby City Council officers are ‘currently out of the office’ after a row over two fac...

EXCLUSIVE: Asylum legal downgrade sparks concern

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2026

Strategic migration partnerships have raised concerns about the impact of a Home Office decision ...

Mayors to lead more trade missions, experts predict

By Dan Peters | 04 August 2026

The UK’s first joint mayoral-led mission to India due to take place later this year is a sign of ...

Think-tank founder to advise Burnham

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

The founder of a progressive think-tank has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister A...

Shadow council delays permanent boss appointment

By Dan Peters | 03 August 2026

West Surrey’s shadow authority has pushed back its recruitment of a permanent chief executive.