The heroic work of councils across the country was recognised this afternoon at The MJ Achievement Awards 2026.
One in 10 council planning posts in England are vacant, according to research by trade union Unison.
Thousands of council workers could walk out on strike after their union vowed to ballot members over what it called an ‘unacceptable’ pay offer.
Some 40% of one of the new Surrey unitaries’ net revenue budget will be absorbed by servicing debt, it has emerged.