KING'S SPEECH
King's Speech: Devolution takes centre stage
By Martin Ford | 17 July 2024
The announcement of an English Devolution Bill took centre stage in the King’s Speech.
KING'S SPEECH
King's Speech: A plan for devolution
By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2024
The new Labour Government has set out a widespread plan for devolution and economic growth in its...
KING'S SPEECH
King's Speech: Local leaders can take control of bus services
By Chris Ames | 17 July 2024
The King has confirmed the new Government will bring forward legislation to bring bus services mo...
KING'S SPEECH
King's Speech: OBR handed beefed-up scrutiny role
By Ann McGauran | 17 July 2024
The Government has put fiscal stability in the form of a Budget Responsibility Bill at the heart ...
FINANCE
Tax reform law passed in Wales
By Dan Peters | 17 July 2024
The Senedd yesterday passed a Bill to reform business rates and council tax in Wales.
PLANNING
Government go-ahead for solar farms in face of opposition
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2024
Ministers have green-lighted three large-scale solar farms in the face of local opposition, havin...
DEVOLUTION
Rayner asks councils to join 'devolution revolution'
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2024
Councils have been urged to ‘take the plunge’ on devolution by the Government.
SOCIAL CARE
Discharge rush heaps pressure on councils
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2024
A rush to discharge hospital patients is heaping more pressure on social care services, according...
HIGHWAYS
Highway leaders warn of 'roadwork gridlock'
By William Eichler | 15 July 2024
Nearly two out of three local highway authority (LHA) leaders believe we are headed for a road an...
AUDIT
Rise in sustainability and governance weaknesses
By Martin Ford | 12 July 2024
Weaknesses in councils’ financial sustainability and governance are increasing, according to evid...
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