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...

FINANCE

Dudley to 'get a grip' on finances

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2024

Spending controls have helped Dudley MBC ‘get a grip’ on its finances, the council has said.

CYBER SECURITY

Cyber security warnings for councils in two regions

By Emily Twinch | 05 August 2024

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Former chief to face jury trial over cocaine possession and drink-driving

By Dan Peters | 02 August 2024

Former Lambeth LBC chief executive Bayo Dosunmu will face a jury trial after being accused of pos...

WELFARE

Councils 'deeply concerned' about support fund cut

By Ellie Ames | 01 August 2024

Nearly six in 10 councils will be unable to fund any additional local welfare assistance when the...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fresh fiscal devolution push as cuts loom

By Dan Peters | 01 August 2024

Council chiefs are attempting to push fiscal devolution onto the desks of new ministers as the Go...

DEVOLUTION

London to seek fresh devo deal

By Dan Peters | 01 August 2024

Labour-led London Councils is seeking a new devolution deal for the capital in the wake of the Ge...