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FINANCE

King's Speech: Government to consult on Martyn's Law

By Martin Ford | 07 November 2023

The Government is to launch a consultation on fresh anti-terror measures.

WHITEHALL

King's Speech light on local government solutions

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023

The Government has vowed to increase economic growth – but warned the Treasury would prioritise c...

CRIME

Prevent concerns amid Middle East crisis

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2023

Fresh concerns have been raised about the Prevent programme amid rising tensions over the conflic...

WHITEHALL

Calls to close extremism loopholes

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2023

Local authorities are currently ‘having to police thought’ in their counter-terrorism role, an ex...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Home Office accused of misleading council over asylum plans

By Mark Conrad | 24 October 2023

The Home Office faces accusations in the High Court it misled a council over controversial plans ...

THIRD SECTOR

Councils try to tackle rising community tensions

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2023

Councils have taken a key role as they seek to tackle rising community tensions stoked by events ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Have your say on the future of population and migration statistics

By Jen Woolford | 13 October 2023

Councils’ input is critical to providing evidence for the ONS’ recommendations on the future of p...

ENVIRONMENT

Aiding Scotland's journey towards sustainable transportation

By Rory Alexander | 12 October 2023

Rory Alexander asks if the public sector can meet the demands of Scotland’s sustainable transport...

FINANCE

Politicians' conspiracy theories that blur reality won't wash

By Alice Bell | 06 October 2023

Misrepresentations of 15-minute neighbourhoods distract from far bigger threats to local communit...

SOCIAL CARE

Putting communities in control

By Jessica Studdert | 05 October 2023

How could a serious government address tough challenges head on? A report from New Local and co-a...