Government threatens borrowing cap return
July 29, 2021
The Government has threatened to apply statutory borrowing caps on councils that continue to expose themselves to excessive risk.
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Council grants oversight ‘not fit for purpose’
July 29, 2021
The governance of grants worth millions to registered housing providers by Bristol City Council has been heavily criticised by internal auditors.
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LGA boosts finance help
July 27, 2021
Local authority leaders have laid out a raft of changes aimed at helping councils become more financially sustainable and resilient in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Slough to make £200m capitalisation request
July 29, 2021
Slough Council is to ask the Government for a further capitalisation direction worth as much as £200m.
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Tighter planning rules to protect communities from flood risk
July 29, 2021
Councils should ensure all planning applications made in flood risk areas are referred to ministers for approval under new guidance published today.
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Councils appoint joint chief executive
July 29, 2021
Jonathan Stephenson will take on the role at Brentwood BC and Rochford DC for an initial six months from next month.
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EXCLUSIVE: Special needs demand increases for every council
July 27, 2021
Demand for education, health and care plans (EHCP) has increased for every council in the last three years, new analysis has revealed.
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District cancels 700 court summonses
July 28, 2021
Harborough DC has apologised to residents after issuing hundreds of court summonses for unpaid council tax in error.
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Review highlights 'widening cracks' in council complaints systems
July 28, 2021
The local government ombudsman has warned about the erosion to the way complaints are being handled by councils.
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