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More councils 'struggle to balance books'

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2016

More councils will struggle to balance their books, according to the latest analysis of the UK lo...

Sector's tribute to Jo Cox MP

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2016

Local government reacted with deep shock and sadness at the death of Labour MP Jo Cox last week.

Bill 'fails to tackle fundamental issues'

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

Peers have argued that the Government’s Children and Social Work Bill ‘fails to tackle the fundam...

Finance Durham set to bank £20m

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

Durham CC has announced plans for a £20m investment fund to help businesses grow.

Prior warning revealed over voter reg problems

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

The Government was warned about potential problems with voter registration weeks before it was fo...

Authorities praised for 'sharp' financial focus

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

Councils have ‘sharpened up their act’ in their battle for financial sustainability, an expert ha...

Hunt in court fight over DoLS

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

A cross-party coalition of councils is taking health secretary Jeremy Hunt to court over his gove...

Bristol savings target increased

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

Bristol City Council has added £8m to its savings target to cover social care cost pressures afte...

Merseyside mayoral elections date revealed

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2016

Elections for the first ever mayor of the Liverpool city region will take place on 4 May next yea...

No multiplier 'safeguards' ahead

By Dan Peters | 07 June 2016

The Government is unlikely to introduce safeguards to mitigate against any potential impact of co...