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Government's homelessness approach 'unacceptably complacent' - MPs

By William Eichler | 20 December 2017

A committee of MPs tasked with overseeing the Government’s accounts has launched a devastating at...

Council leaders call for 'urgent clarity' over EU funding

By William Eichler | 07 December 2017

Council chiefs yesterday called on the Government to provide ‘urgent clarity’ over how it will re...

Electoral reforms required to avert future crises, commission says

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

‘Urgent action’ is needed to minimise the risks to the delivery of well-run elections in the futu...

2017 had highest number of homeless children in 10 years

By William Eichler | 06 December 2017

The highest numbers of homeless children in a decade were recorded this year, according to charit...

Javid 'minded' to approve reorganisation proposals

By William Eichler | 07 November 2017

Communities secretary Sajid Javid today kick-started a fresh wave of local government reorganisat...

Mayors call for more devolution

By William Eichler | 02 November 2017

Seven regional and metro mayors have come together for the first tiome to call for a major new pr...

Council to axe 420 jobs to close budget gap

By William Eichler | 24 October 2017

Swindon Council may have to axe more than 400 jobs as it comes under pressure to close a £30m bud...

Worcestershire's children's services showing 'tangible' signs of progress, inspectors say

By William Eichler | 12 October 2017

Worcestershire CC's children’s services are showing ‘tangible’ signs of improvement but require ‘...

Councils clash over green belt housing

By William Eichler | 06 October 2017

South Bucks DC has criticised its southern neighbours Slough Council for publishing proposals to ...

Council considers cutting 300 staff

By William Eichler | 05 October 2017

Hundreds of staff at East Renfrewshire Council could be axed in an attempt to close a £26m fundin...