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COSLA makes improved pay offer

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024

Councils have made an improved pay offer to staff in a bid to avert strike action across Scotland.

Watchdog's warning over charitable land

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024

Dozens of councils have run the risk of breaching charity laws relating to land, a watchdog has s...

Birmingham's acting chief executive to depart

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2024

Birmingham City Council’s acting chief executive Professor Graeme Betts has announced he will be ...

United call following homelessness surge

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2024

The local government sector has united to call for urgent action following a surge in the number ...

Call for change of course on climate action

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

The UK risks losing out on investment unless it takes more action on climate change, a new report...

Councils hit new low in value for money survey

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

The amount of people who believe they are getting value for money from local authorities is falli...

Reeling from the riots

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2024

Senior council figures and mayors have held emergency crisis talks with central government in a b...

LGA deputy chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Local Government Association (LGA) deputy chief executive Sally Burlington has announced she is t...

Edinburgh in devo call

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Edinburgh City Council's leader has called for devolution packages on offer to English authoritie...

Newham at risk of turning to Government over housing cost pressures

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2024

Newham LBC has warned it may be pushed to seek exceptional financial support from the Government ...