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Councils face 'wide range of barriers' to tackle climate change

By Martin Ford | 05 March 2021

The Government must engage with councils and provide resources to achieve net-zero targets, MPs h...

Groundwork laid for combined authority

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2021

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council are pressing ahead with laying the politic...

BUDGET 2021: Furlough scheme extended until autumn

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2021

The chancellor has extended the furlough scheme and announced further funding for apprenticeships...

'Good settlement fails to make up for austerity'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

The Welsh Government has confirmed funding for councils, with the publication of the final local ...

Health and care White Paper sends 'wrong message'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021

Further regulation and intervention will not improve social care, the Local Government Associatio...

Councils fear homelessness 'tidal wave'

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Local authorities are braced for a surge in the number of homeless people as protections put in p...

Hampshire to begin search for new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

John Coughlan had delayed his retirement for a year to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council apologises over property investments

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Kensington and Chelsea LBC has admitted putting income above community benefits in its past prope...

Mayors call for self-isolation overhaul

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Local government leaders have called for changes to self-isolation payments to increase complianc...

Councils' loans legal action fails

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2021

Councils are considering whether to appeal after a High Court judge threw out a bid to sue Barcla...