Title
FINANCE
CIPFA: Councils' demand and deficit risks deepen
By Ann McGauran | 20 January 2026
Councils are holding higher debt levels and lower usable reserves, leaving the system more levera...
AI
AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government
By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026
One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...
HOUSING
'Exporting' the housing challenge
By Paul Marinko | 14 January 2026
The growing tendency of councils to use ‘out of area’ placements to discharge their housing respo...
HOMELESSNESS
The homelessness action plan has not fixed everything, but hope is on the horizon
By Dee O'Connell | 12 January 2026
A greater recognition of the links between housing and health mean that the new homelessness acti...
HOUSING
Investing in homes that work for councils and residents
By Josie Parsons | 19 December 2025
Delivering homes that are financially sustainable and socially valuable is a priority that’s beco...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: Local government outcomes framework to be expanded
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 11 December 2025
Whitehall plan to broaden outcomes framework revealed.
HOMELESSNESS
£3.5bn investment to 'end homelessness for good'
By Dan Peters | 10 December 2025
A cross-government plan to ‘end homelessness for good’ by preventing it before it occurs has been...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Reeves commits to homelessness review
By Dan Peters | 27 November 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has committed to a review of homelessness service funding.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reed defends lack of social housing assessment
By Dan Peters | 12 November 2025
Housing secretary Steve Reed has defended the Government’s failure to assess how many social home...
DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
Temporary accommodation funding freeze costs districts £268m a year
By Dan Peters | 10 November 2025
A funding freeze on Government support for temporary accommodation is draining English district c...
Group Leader- Planning Policy and Strategy
£54,495 to £58,462
Do you want to lead the Councils next Local Plan production? Apply for this job
Housing Energy and Sustainability Manager
PO8 - £63,966 to £67,575
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Service is looking for a strong and highly motivated Housing Energy and Sustainability Manager Apply for this job
Service Manager - Transport
£51,356 - £54,495 per annum
We are looking for an experienced forward-thinking individual who is enthusiastic about developing the workshop Apply for this job
Group Leader- Planning Policy and Strategy
£54,495 to £58,462
Do you want to lead the Councils next Local Plan production? Apply for this job
Housing Energy and Sustainability Manager
PO8 - £63,966 to £67,575
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Service is looking for a strong and highly motivated Housing Energy and Sustainability Manager Apply for this job
Service Manager - Transport
£51,356 - £54,495 per annum
We are looking for an experienced forward-thinking individual who is enthusiastic about developing the workshop Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
