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Councils given power to remove unsafe cladding from private buildings

By Laura Sharman | 30 November 2018

Local authorities have been given the power to strip unsafe cladding from private residential bui...

Council pay offer rejected as union moves towards strike action

By Laura Sharman | 09 November 2018

The 3% pay offer for council workers in Scotland has been rejected by members of Unison Scotland.

Council prosecuted over Legionella case

By Laura Sharman | 08 November 2018

Tendring DC has confirmed it is being prosecuted for failing to manage the risk of Legionella at ...

Manchester City Council to double its contribution to arts venue

By Laura Sharman | 06 November 2018

Manchester City Council is expected to more than double its contribution to delivering a new arts...

Budget 2018: Letwin calls for new approach to large sites

By Laura Sharman | 29 October 2018

Local authorities with high housing demand should be given the freedom to allocate land as single...

One in 5 councils affected by China's waste ban

By Laura Sharman | 22 October 2018

One in five councils have been directly affected by China’s ban on imported waste over the past y...

Neighbourhood services a 'serious concern'

By Laura Sharman | 12 October 2018

A new report has highlighted 'serious concerns' over the future quality of neighbourhood services...

Call a halt to fiscal gerrymandering, says SIGOMA

By Laura Sharman | 24 September 2018

Council finances have been skewed by the Government directing more cash towards wealthier authori...

Healey unveils council tax levy on holiday homes

By Laura Sharman | 24 September 2018

Labour would double council tax on second homes to help families living in temporary accommodatio...

Rotherham to regain full control of services

By Laura Sharman | 19 September 2018

All powers are to be returned to Rotherham MBC after three years of Government intervention.