Articles by Ellie Ames
Inflation pushes councils' shortfall up by £1bn
By Ellie Ames | 20 October 2023
English councils face a funding gap of £4bn over the next two years, new Local Government Associa...
Councils underperform in first-of-kind climate study
By Ellie Ames | 18 October 2023
Widespread low scores in the first study of UK councils’ climate action highlight national barrie...
Councils' parking revenue approaches £1bn
By Ellie Ames | 13 October 2023
The income councils raked in from parking trebled to almost £1bn in the last financial year.
'For-profit' asylum housing system must end, charity says
By Ellie Ames | 11 October 2023
Responsibility for asylum accommodation must be returned to local authorities from private firms,...
Wales to automatically register voters
By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2023
The Welsh Government is to establish automatic voter registration for local government and Senedd...
Councils face £3.5bn shortfall
By Ellie Ames | 28 September 2023
Research has uncovered a £3.5bn shortfall facing councils over the next financial year.
More than £8bn needed to stop care 'deteriorating'
By Ellie Ames | 25 September 2023
Sustainable planning for the care sector must replace short-term cash injections, The Health Foun...
Sheffield faces major equal pay claim
By Ellie Ames | 25 September 2023
Thousands of women are expected to launch an equal pay claim against Sheffield City Council.
Stop notice at RAF Scampton
By Ellie Ames | 25 September 2023
West Lindsey DC has again told the Home Office to cease work at RAF Scampton.
London council calls for power to impose overnight levy
By Ellie Ames | 20 September 2023
Westminster City Council has called on the Government to enable local authorities to tax tourists.
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