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Questions raised over Brum's decision to issue s114

By William Eichler | 19 August 2024

A call has been made for an investigation into the issuing of Birmingham City Council’s section 114.

Council accuses tycoon of misusing £150m of its investment

By William Eichler | 16 August 2024

Thurrock Council has launched a High Court lawsuit accusing businessman Liam Kavanagh of misusing...

LGPS reform could unlock £40bn of infrastructure investment

By William Eichler | 24 July 2024

Reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) could unlock £40bn of investment for infrast...

Sector told to brace for spending cuts

By William Eichler | 22 July 2024

Local government could face annual spending cuts averaging 2.4% by 2029, with services expected t...

Council launches 'urgent review' after riot

By William Eichler | 22 July 2024

Leeds City Council has launched an ‘urgent review' into the child protection case that sparked ri...

Leader resigns after section 114 warning

By William Eichler | 18 July 2024

The leader of Cheshire East Council resigned yesterday ahead of a vote of no confidence after a r...

King's Speech: Labour Government will 'get Britain building'

By William Eichler | 17 July 2024

The Labour Government will deliver its aim of building 1.5 million houses by ‘modernising plannin...

Highway leaders warn of 'roadwork gridlock'

By William Eichler | 15 July 2024

Nearly two out of three local highway authority (LHA) leaders believe we are headed for a road an...

Council housing landlords warn of £2.2bn 'black hole'

By William Eichler | 11 July 2024

Twenty of England’s largest local authority landlords have warned that the council housing financ...

West Yorkshire mayor unveils plans to deliver 38,000 homes

By William Eichler | 11 July 2024

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has unveiled plans to deliver more than 38,000 homes across the...