The National Association of Local Councils has urged the government to provide funding to help parish councils comply with the new GDPR.
Housing Secretary Sajid Javid warned that councils could be stripped of planning powers if not enough homes are being built in their areas.
The Research Marketplace DPS agreement has gone live, meaning public bodies can now access a range of research expertise.
CIPFA has reported that household across England are set to see an average council tax increase of £81.05 – the steepest increase in 14 years.
The government has put bereaved families and the community at the heart of deciding what happens to the future of the Grenfell Tower site.
Manchester City Council will discuss two new housing schemes that will make affordable homes available for first time buyers.
The Family and Childcare Trust’s annual survey has revealed that the cost of childcare in Britain has surged to double the rate of inflation.
Northamptonshire County Council leader Heather Smith has lost a no-confidence motion among her Conservative group members.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced Waltham Forest as the first borough to be awarded the London Borough of Culture title next year.
Smart Cambridge has been awarded £3.2 million to develop autonomous shuttle service as part of its public transport network.
Preparations for the incoming EU GDPR is costing London councils over £1.2 million to implement.
Jake Berry has announced that the government’s Coastal Communities Fund has opened for bids to transform the UK’s coastal communities.
Although many councils are increasing their council tax, the LGA has warned that many communities will still see a reduction in local services.
UK public sector employees make up 25 per cent of total employees but produce more than 39 per cent of all unpaid overtime.
Brighton & Hove City Council has announced a 5.99 per cent council tax increase, to help invest £6 million for its adult social care services.