Strategic co-ordination centres are being formed across the country with the nation on an ‘emergency footing’ to tackle coronavirus, local government secretary Robert Jenrick has said.
Burial and cremation services could be overwhelmed within weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, academics have warned.
Council staff have been subject to unacceptable physical and verbal assaults during the coronavirus crisis, including one council worker having their leg broken.
Jeremy Pocklington has been named as the new permanent secretary for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Negotiators hope to keep local government pay discussions on track despite the difficulties posed by the coronavirus crisis.
Health secretary Matt Hancock has published a letter to care workers to thank them for ‘going the extra mile’ during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Whitehall officials have suggested that English council finance directors redeploy resources and take on temporary staff to ensure businesses receive promised government grants quickly.
Finance experts have warned coronavirus could bring an increased risk of fraud.
On-street and pay and display car parking charges for social care and NHS workers will be suspended.
Causeway Coast & Glens BC has voted to bring in independent financial advisers after confirming total borrowing of £71.1m.
The Local Government Association (LGA) is to fight proposals to restrict council tax rises to 2% without the holding of a referendum.
Emergency planning training needs to be improved as we face more frequent extreme weather conditions, Rotherham MBC’s assistant chief executive has said.
Housing association The Hyde Group contributes £15,689 per tenancy, per year to the economy through its housing provision and services, an independent report has calculated.
A new report has called for a radical reduction in middle management to boost the time social workers spend with families.
The latest statistics released by the Home Office reveal a sharp annual rise in the number of asylum applications lodged in the UK by unaccompanied children aged 14-17.
How far has local government improved in recent years? Or more to the point, how far does the Government perceive it has improved?
Barnet LBC has launched a new community-led life-coaching service for families with complex needs.
Swansea City Council will be urged not to respond to the Welsh government’s consultation on local government reorganisation in a report to the council next week.
