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Exceptional Financial Support for 30 councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth more than £1.5bn has been granted to 30 councils.

Funding floor for Welsh councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Councils in Wales are to see an average funding increase of 4.3%, following the announcement of t...

Leicestershire unitary plan draws opposition

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Leicestershire CC has drawn up proposals for reorganisation that exclude neighbouring Rutland.

Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Victorious councillors in next year’s postponed elections could serve for just 12 months before f...

Gloucestershire announces new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2025

Jo Walker has been announced as the new chief executive of Gloucestershire CC.

Sector seeks resolution to SEND deficits

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2025

Local government has called for a resolution to the issue of Special Educational Needs and Disabi...

Rules change proposed to boost social housing supply

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2025

Changes to financial rules that could unlock funds for council investment in social housing are t...

Election reforms needed 'more than ever'

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2025

Reform of how elections are run is needed now ‘more than ever’, according to a new report.

Questions over elections delay

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2025

Delayed elections to councils set for reorganisation could still take place ahead of the formatio...

Procurement targeted in bid for growth

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2025

An overhaul of procurement processes has been announced by the Government in a bid to revitalise ...