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Richard Leese to step down as Manchester leader

By William Eichler | 08 September 2021

The leader of Manchester City Council, Richard Leese, has announced his intention to step down af...

Welsh councils must provide 'ambitious leadership' to revive high street

By William Eichler | 02 September 2021

Local authorities in Wales have been urged to use their existing powers and resources to make tow...

High Court grants permission for levelling up fund legal challenge

By William Eichler | 24 August 2021

The High Court has granted permission for a legal challenge to the levelling up fund after campai...

Yorkshire council in shortage warning

By William Eichler | 19 August 2021

North Yorkshire CC has warned it faces dramatic adult social care staff shortages.

Councils 'stand ready' to support refugees

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2021

Local authorities have pledged to provide support to thousands of people fleeing Afghanistan

Labour market recovery uneven, think tank warns

By William Eichler | 12 August 2021

Tourism-reliant areas have seen job numbers pick up over the summer, but the jobs recovery is une...

Mayor of London pledges to resist rough sleeping Immigration Rules

By William Eichler | 09 August 2021

Over 80 organisations have pledged to stand against rough sleeping Immigration Rules which make r...

Welsh government proposes placing polling stations in colleges

By William Eichler | 03 August 2021

People in Wales may soon be able to vote for their local representatives as they go about their w...

LGA boosts finance help

By William Eichler | 27 July 2021

Local authority leaders have laid out a raft of changes aimed at helping councils become more fin...

Tory council criticised over shopping centre purchase

By William Eichler | 27 July 2021

A Conservative-led Surrey council has been criticised for failing to follow ‘good practice’ durin...