Social care plan 'contains far too little detail,' councils warn
September 27, 2021
Implementing the Government's cap on care costs will be an 'enormous undertaking' for councils, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.
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Pressure grows on government over funds announcement
September 24, 2021
Scotland’s council leaders have called for the UK Government to announce the outcome of applications to the community renewal and levelling up funds without delay.
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Advisers brought in to boost Liverpool governance
September 27, 2021
Two independent advisers have been co-opted onto Liverpool City Council’s audit committee in a bid to strengthen the authority’s governance.
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Warrington rebuffs call to end energy investment
September 24, 2021
Opposition members at Warrington Council have urged the authority to end its investment in a green energy company as the sector is engulfed in crisis.
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Row holds up Better Care Fund plan
September 27, 2021
A multi-million pound dispute means Cornwall Council and the NHS Kernow care commissioning group have yet to sign off their Better Care Fund (BCF) plan for this year.
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Minister backs council finance review
September 27, 2021
A full review of council finances will take place in Northern Ireland after minister Conor Murphy endorsed the proposal.
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Peers find 'strong and effective leadership' at council
September 24, 2021
Telford & Wrekin Council has ‘strong and effective’ political and managerial leadership, Local Government Association peers have found.
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Kerslake: Government must act now on rough sleeping
September 23, 2021
Strides made to end homelessness during the pandemic could be lost if the Government does not act now, a major new report on rough sleeping has concluded.
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Council officers in appeal bid against planning committee
September 23, 2021
Officers at Vale of Glamorgan Council are to lodge an appeal after its planning committee failed to grant permission for a housing development.
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