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WELFARE
Questions over link between welfare and rent increases
By Martin Ford | 17 August 2026
Unfreezing housing benefits would not drive increasing rents, according to newly-published analys...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Legal threat to Burnham asylum plan
By Dan Peters | 14 August 2026
Reform UK and the Conservatives could launch legal challenges to prevent Prime Minister Andy Burn...
PEOPLE
Unitary confirms chief executive and s151 appointments
By Martin Ford | 14 August 2026
Members of West Northamptonshire Council have formally appointed Martin Henry as chief executive ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Council tax harmonisation warning
By Dan Peters | 13 August 2026
Local authorities heading towards reorganisation face a lose-lose scenario on how to harmonise va...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution race exposes divisions over mayor question
By Martin Ford | 13 August 2026
The Government was this week facing hurdles as it races to complete the devolution map across Eng...
POLICY AND POLITICS
As London's rough sleepers drop by 10% – can Burnham make that figure national?
By By Dan Peters | 13 August 2026
In his first speech after taking office, standing on the steps of Downing Street, Prime Minister ...
PEOPLE
Basildon announces next chief executive
By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026
Julian Ellerby has been announced as interim chief executive of Basildon Council.
REORGANISATION
Council seeks assurances over 'unfair' debt
By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026
Newcastle-under-Lyme BC has sought assurances amid fears its residents could be exposed to ‘unfai...
PEOPLE
Peter Mason elected leader of LGA Labour group
By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026
The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Labour group has elected Cllr Peter Mason as its leader.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Councils to get fresh high street powers
By Dan Peters | 11 August 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed giving councils powers to prevent betting shops, adult g...
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