PROCUREMENT

Unfair variations in energy costs hit councils by £700m

By Ann McGauran | 07 August 2024

Councils could have saved more than £700m in 2023/24 if they had paid the same rate for energy as...

SOCIAL CARE

Labour reaffirms commitment to National Care Service

By Lee Peart | 07 August 2024

Care minister Stephen Kinnock has reaffirmed Labour’s commitment to a National Care Service.

FINANCE

Councils hit new low in value for money survey

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

The amount of people who believe they are getting value for money from local authorities is falli...

COMMUNITIES

Reeling from the riots

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

Senior council figures and mayors have held emergency crisis talks with central government in a b...

PEOPLE

LGA deputy chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Local Government Association (LGA) deputy chief executive Sally Burlington has announced she is t...

South East leaders vent fury over mandatory housing targets

06 August 2024

Leaders of five shire councils in the South East have criticised the Government's move to reintro...

FINANCE

Warrington must be 'more realistic' about finances

By Emily Twinch | 06 August 2024

Warrington Council urgently needs to get to grips with its complex and risky financial situation,...

DEVOLUTION

Edinburgh in devo call

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Edinburgh City Council's leader has called for devolution packages on offer to English authoritie...

HOUSING

Newham at risk of turning to Government over housing cost pressures

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Newham LBC has warned it may be pushed to seek exceptional financial support from the Government ...

COHESION

Riots condemned as councils begin clean-up

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2024

Council chief executives and leaders have condemned riots that saw a library and two hotels targe...