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'Mayor's senate' would help shape Whitehall policies

By Dan Peters | 10 October 2017

A ‘mayor’s senate’ should be established to help shape government policies as Whitehall struggles...

HRA cap may be lifted

By Dan Peters | 10 October 2017

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has given ‘positive messages’ to councils on lifting the housin...

Burnham adds to Universal Credit pause calls

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2017

Greater Manchester’s estimated 400 rough sleepers could at least double if the Government fails t...

Mayors secure meeting with Brexit secretary

By Dan Peters | 06 October 2017

Three Northern Powerhouse mayors raised their concerns with Brexit secretary David Davis in York.

Council tax increase warning

By Dan Peters | 05 October 2017

Local authorities in Wales will be forced to increase council tax by the maximum 5% next year, a ...

Calls for top-level resignations over refurbishment's misuse of public cash

By Dan Peters | 04 October 2017

An opposition Herefordshire Council member has called for ‘top-level resignations’ after auditors...

WMCA to push ahead with CIF deal without Sandwell

By Dan Peters | 04 October 2017

West Midlands Combined Authority has insisted it will push ahead with its regional investment fun...

Dull devo proposals slammed

By Dan Peters | 04 October 2017

Just a handful of the 38 devolution proposals put forward from cities, towns and counties across ...

LGA surprised by changes to prudential code

By Dan Peters | 04 October 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has been left surprised by the extent of proposals to stre...

Blow for Lancashire devo deal as leader demands greater commitment

By Dan Peters | 04 October 2017

Hopes for a Lancashire devolution deal have been dealt another blow after the county council’s le...