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Laura Sharman

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Gove signs devolution deals for Norfolk and Suffolk

By Laura Sharman | 08 December 2022

Devolution deals have been struck in Suffolk and Norfolk, giving them more than £1bn, the Governm...

Autumn Statement: £1bn extension to Household Support Fund

By Laura Sharman | 17 November 2022

Local authorities will receive £1bn of funding to ensure vulnerable households are supported thro...

Autumn Statement: Social housing rent rise capped at 7%

By Laura Sharman | 17 November 2022

Social landlords could see losses of £4.9bn in rental income over the next five years after the c...

Directors warn needs of older and disabled people will not be met this winter

By Laura Sharman | 15 November 2022

The majority of councils do not have the funding or staff to meet the care needs of older and dis...

'Slow progress' threatens climate targets, says report

By Laura Sharman | 14 November 2022

‘Slow progress’ by the Government threatens attempts to hit national and local net zero and natur...

Two more councils seek injunctions on asylum hotel use

By Laura Sharman | 09 November 2022

Two more councils have taken legal action to stop hotels from being used to house asylum seekers.

Further intervention at Liverpool

By Laura Sharman | 08 November 2022

The Government has appointed another commissioner to oversee Liverpool City Council following 'se...

Council forms development firm after contractor collapse

By Laura Sharman | 07 November 2022

Bolsover DC has agreed to create a development firm after its preferred contractor, Woodhead Cons...

Pay offer to be implemented

By Laura Sharman | 02 November 2022

A pay offer that equates to a 10.5% increase for the lowest-paid workers is to be implemented.

Warning council staff could strike again within weeks

By Laura Sharman | 24 October 2022

Local government workers in Scotland could be back on strike within weeks, trade unions have warned.