Scottish Government asks councils to divert funds to cover pay deal

By Emily Twinch | 27 August 2024

The Scottish Government has asked councils to divert funds from a Nature Restoration Fund to help...

Calls for Government to improve flood management funding

By Emily Twinch | 15 August 2024

Westminster must come up with a more sustainable way of funding flood management as rising costs ...

Reorganisation needed for devolution, says think-tank

By Emily Twinch | 13 August 2024

A ‘whole system’ reform of local government is needed for a ‘devolution revolution’, according to...

Councils agree on how to split Northamptonshire's final balance

By Emily Twinch | 13 August 2024

The two local authorities formed after the demise of Northamptonshire CC have agreed on how to sp...

Councils to have greater powers to compulsorily buy green belt land

By Emily Twinch | 12 August 2024

Local authorities will be handed powers to ensure landowners sell green belt land for housebuildi...

Warrington must be 'more realistic' about finances

By Emily Twinch | 06 August 2024

Warrington Council urgently needs to get to grips with its complex and risky financial situation,...

Cyber security warnings for councils in two regions

By Emily Twinch | 05 August 2024

Government urged to devolve council tax powers

By Emily Twinch | 31 July 2024

The Government should devolve the power to fix council tax rates to local authorities, a think-ta...

Rayner promises 'biggest increase in affordable housebuilding in a generation'

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

The Government has confirmed English councils will receive millions of pounds to help them delive...

Ombudsman launches Lewisham probe after housing complaints

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

The Housing Ombudsman has launched an investigation into Lewisham LBC after finding a high maladm...