Warrington must be 'more realistic' about finances

By Emily Twinch | 06 August 2024

Warrington Council urgently needs to get to grips with its complex and risky financial situation,...

Cyber security warnings for councils in two regions

By Emily Twinch | 05 August 2024

Government urged to devolve council tax powers

By Emily Twinch | 31 July 2024

The Government should devolve the power to fix council tax rates to local authorities, a think-ta...

Rayner promises 'biggest increase in affordable housebuilding in a generation'

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

The Government has confirmed English councils will receive millions of pounds to help them delive...

Ombudsman launches Lewisham probe after housing complaints

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

The Housing Ombudsman has launched an investigation into Lewisham LBC after finding a high maladm...

Audit Wales tells councils to improve performance information

By Emily Twinch | 30 July 2024

Councils in Wales are not giving enough information to leaders about what their communities think...

Government to kick off planning consultation

By Emily Twinch | 29 July 2024

The Government will release a promised consultation on its updated National Planning Policy Frame...

Pension schemes hit by legislation threat

By Emily Twinch | 23 July 2024

The Government has warned it could legislate to ensure Local Government Pensions Schemes (LGPS) a...

Planning funding restoration needed to meet homes target

By Emily Twinch | 23 July 2024

Labour will have to return planning department funding back to 2010 levels to achieve its ambitio...

Greater clarity call amid local plans push

By Emily Twinch | 18 July 2024

The Government needs to give greater clarity on planning policy to increase the adoption of local...