Author Profile

Ellie Ames

Articles by Ellie Ames

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.

Council expands four-day week trial after fresh call to end

By Ellie Ames | 14 September 2023

A four-day week trial at South Cambridgeshire DC will expand despite local government minister Le...

Councils spend £2bn on agency staff

By Ellie Ames | 11 September 2023

At least £2.1bn was spent on agency staff by councils across the UK last year, according to analy...

Council halts work on RAF Scampton

By Ellie Ames | 08 September 2023

West Lindsey DC has ordered the Home Office to stop work to convert a former military base into a...

City Hall accused of countering science on ULEZ

By Ellie Ames | 22 August 2023

Sadiq Khan’s office has been accused of trying to counter scientists who suggested London's ultra...