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 Reed acknowledges fair funding 'dramatic shifts' in councils' finances
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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