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FUNDING
Reed acknowledges fair funding 'dramatic shifts' in councils' finances
By Martin Ford | 14 July 2026
Local government secretary Steve Reed has conceded that ‘dramatic shifts’ in councils’ finances resulting from the fair funding review should have been avoided.
HOUSING
Councils risk becoming housing enforcement 'paper tiger'
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026
English councils are at risk of becoming a ‘paper tiger’ in enforcing housing standards, the Gove...
DEVOLUTION
Cleverly: Labour's devolution plans 'sucking power' to Westminster
By Paul Marinko | 09 July 2026
Tory shadow communities secretary Sir James Cleverly has hit out at Labour’s devolution plans for...
LGA CONFERENCE
Steadying the LGA ship
By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2026
As the Local Government Association heads to Bournemouth for its annual conference, can it adapt ...
BUSINESS RATES
Burnham's small business rates plan could cost £880m a year
By William Eichler | 06 July 2026
Andy Burnham’s proposed rates reforms could help cut business rates for over 100,000 small busine...
FUNDING
LGA warns of £7bn funding black hole for sector
By Paul Marinko | 03 July 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has thrown down the gauntlet to a likely Burnham-led gover...
CULTURE
Cultural uses: From estate to asset
By Dan Buck | 02 July 2026
Dan Buck looks at how culture can unlock new income for public bodies.
DEVOLUTION
Warning for Burnham over 'rewiring' prospects
By Neil Merrick | 02 July 2026
Andy Burnham’s grand vision to ‘rewire’ Britain rests on shaky foundations, the Prime Minister in...
DEVOLUTION
A revolution in devolution?
By Vicky Davis | 01 July 2026
The Government is making good progress in delivering on its devolution ambition, but there are ch...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How a social enterprise built a winning workforce
By Rachel Law | 25 June 2026
Donna Hall and Rachel Law outline how PossAbilities shows that culture, leadership and person-cen...
FINANCE
Reshaping funding in Wales
By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026
Wales’ local government minister Siân Gwenllian has confirmed work is underway on a review of the...
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