A membership body for urban councils is accusing the government of “skewing” the funding formula in favour of London and the ...

According to the NAO report, there is “significant geographical variation” in spending evidenced by over 90% of actual ...

London Councils has predicted the funding gap could also rise significantly depending on the outcome of the Fair Funding ...

The reasons why action has not followed rhetoric on making prevention a reality are well rehearsed – but many are myths, writes the assistant director, prevention & healthy lives at the Health ...

With one down and 20 to go, deputy editor Martin George assesses what we can learn from the government’s first local ...

Gresham House was named fund manager of the year at the LGC Investment Awards 2024. This is an edited version their awards ...

Planning reform is just one ingredient needed for the government to achieve its growth mission, warns the chair of the ...

Former council chief Tom Riordan has been appointed as the government’s first envoy dedicated to northern growth by the ...

Communities secretary Steve Reed has criticised South Cambridgeshire DC over its four-day week arrangement for staff. In a ...

Leaders are divided over the best course of action for Surrey now the government has confirmed it will be split into two ...

Reform won 41 contests overall, but also lost three seats to other parties following councillor resignations. The Liberal ...

Councils must be trusted to interpret the provisions of the legislation in ways that reflect local strengths and communities, ...