Local government entities are under serious financial pressure, and procurement is tasked with helping to reduce spend.
13/06/2025 - 11:42
A new online tool has been launched to help local authorities secure electric vehicle infrastructure investment.
12/06/2025 - 10:11
Although London Councils network praise the £39 billion boost for affordable housing, as well as additional investment for children’s social care and temporary accommodation, it expresses concern at the small increase to council funding.
09/06/2025 - 11:28
One in five bus routes serving residents in a rural area have disappeared over the last five years, according to figures compiled by the County Councils Network (CCN), making it the biggest decline in England.
05/06/2025 - 11:00
Jobcentres are set to update their approach to helping jobseekers get back into employment, starting in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, through council collaboration.
04/06/2025 - 12:33
Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils have announced that EasyGo has been awarded a 20-year, £300 million contract to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging structure for the north of Scotland.
02/06/2025 - 10:12
A County Councils Network (CCN) and Society of County Treasurers (SCT) survey asked 38 county and rural councils about their finances ahead of the chancellor’s Spending Review, with six in ten not being confident on balancing their budget next year.
22/05/2025 - 09:54
Luton Council is set to receive electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across all six of its residential car parks through operator Believ.
21/05/2025 - 10:28
Homes England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) have signed a Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) to boost locally-lead housing projects in the region.
20/05/2025 - 10:05
The mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has appointed new members to the Transport for London (TfL) Board, which was refreshed in 2024.
16/05/2025 - 11:31
The Department for Transport's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme has awarded Cumberland Council £3.456 million to invest in accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across Cumberland.
13/05/2025 - 12:03
The Mayor of London has announced a Summer Streets fund, designed to boost al fresco dining and extend opening hours for pubs, restaurants and venu
09/05/2025 - 11:43
Following last week's local elections, the political proportionality of the Local Government Association (LGA) has been confirmed.
09/05/2025 - 10:02
The Welsh government have announced a £31.5 million boost for nine local authorities to help deliver projects such as Y Storfa in Swansea, the Queen’s Market in Rhyl and the demolition of Newport Leisure Centre.
06/05/2025 - 11:10
The Welsh Government has announced £3 million of funding to transform community spaces.
02/05/2025 - 15:54
Local election results revealed huge gains for ‘wild card’ party Reform UK, while Labour and Conservative candidates face huge losses.
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