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FINANCE
The job of delivering a more sustainable council finance system is far from over
By Paul Honeyben | 26 February 2026
The task of delivering a more sustainable local government finance system is – at best – only half done, and four challenges remain, says Paul Honeyben.
DEVOLUTION
Non-mayoral areas continue to lose out on funding
12 February 2026
Ian Miller asks: 'Is the speed of devolution being constrained by what is available in Treasury c...
WHITEHALL
Government rejects food waste transparency call
By Neil Merrick | 03 February 2026
The Government has rebuffed calls for transparency around funding for food waste collections, ins...
FINANCE
At what point do things get bad enough to drive change?
By Ben Page | 14 October 2025
Local leaders should insist on transition funding before embarking on change and use the process ...
HOUSING
DCN call for housing fund expansion
By Joe Lepper | 09 October 2025
A housing fund blighted by poor uptake among local authorities needs to be expanded, according to...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Food waste new burdens assessment still not completed
By Dan Peters | 09 October 2025
Whitehall has yet to complete a new burdens assessment for introducing separate food waste collec...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Government axes cohesion fund
By Dan Peters | 30 September 2025
The Government has insisted it is ‘absolutely committed to bridging the divides between our commu...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Leaders call for councils to get £400m sports funding
By William Eichler | 05 August 2025
Council leaders have urged ministers to ensure the £400m announced in the Spending Review for gra...
DEVOLUTION
London's fundamental problem
By Dr Simon Kaye | 21 July 2025
The 25th anniversary of the Greater London Authority should prompt serious reflection, says Dr Si...
ADCS
Born to run
By Ann McGauran | 16 July 2025
The Association of Directors of Children’s Services met last week in Manchester for its annual co...
FINANCE
Fair funding finally within sight
By Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 July 2025
Full council tax equalisation will have a huge impact for the most deprived areas, but for the se...
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