New guidance will support councils to negotiate what funding is required from housing developers for new schools and school expansions.

A consultation has been launched outlining how the government will introduce a £95,000 cap to stop huge public sector exit payments.

There were at least 2,454 council employees who received total remuneration in excess of £100,000 last year.

Local authorities will receive a new package of online support as part of the government’s commitment to give greater protection to tenants.

The government has launched a new recruitment site called 'Teaching Vacancies' where schools can advertise vacant roles.

A £3 million fund to improve village halls and better connect rural communities across the country has been launched.

Birmingham's Independent Improvement Panel has produced its final report, highlighting the council's 'immensely serious' financial position.

A new campaign has been launched by the Electoral Commission to encourage people to protect their vote ahead of May’s local elections.

A new CCS agreement designed to give better value for money for public sector housing maintenance and security has been awarded.

A committee of MPs has called on the government to take urgent action to enable local authorities to prepare for the consequences of Brexit.

The government is reportedly consulting on plans to launch a new register of children in England who are being educated at home.

As of 1 April 2019, 1.8 million workers will receive an additional £690 over the year thanks to an increase to the National Living Wage.

Latest figures have shown that the public sector has failed to narrow its gender pay gap this year.

Think tank calls for outsourcing reform

Policy think tank Reform says Government should improve the rules for outsourcing, but warns against banning private and third sector involvement.

Troubled Families Scheme: LGA calls for continued funding, Brokenshire wants it renamed

The Local Government Association has called for continued funding for the Troubled Families programme after an evaluation found the scheme has helped hundreds of thousands of families.

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