A new NLGN report has found that the appetite for outsourcing within local government to the private sector is declining.
Disproportionate spending cuts to local public services in poorer regions are likely to intensify perceived ‘territorial injustice’.
Four metro mayors have urged for devolved spending authority over the proposed capital that will replace their current EU funding.
New polling has found that the majority of Britons would support more homes being built in their area.
The opportunity to shore up the fragile social care system must not be overlooked in the forthcoming autumn budget.
Libraries across England that have avoided closure after funding cuts have significantly reduced their public opening times.
New rules which will help protect more people in privately rented homes from overcrowding have come into force this month.
Andy Burnham has urged the government to provide Greater Manchester the resources to tackle local congestion.
The government has announced borrowing restrictions will be removed enabling councils to play a key role in delivering more homes.
London Councils says that parking management undertaken by councils contributes £3.58 billion per year to London’s economy.
The West Midlands will pioneer innovative new transport schemes to make journeys quicker, cheaper and cleaner.
Northamptonshire CC has revealed plans to stabilise its budget and make public services more financially sustainable.
The government will provide an emergency £240 million to enable more elderly people to be cared for at home and improve social care.
Government grant funding for local services will be cut by a further £1.3 billion in 2019/20, despite current council overspends.
Statistics on children’s services have revealed that budgets for ‘early intervention’ children’s services have dropped by £743 million in the last five years.