Local government entities are under serious financial pressure, and procurement is tasked with helping to reduce spend.
04/12/2024 - 12:19
As of Monday (2nd December), local authorities have new powers to be able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for
29/11/2024 - 10:47
The government has announced reforms to council funding, intended to ensure that it offers better value for money.
25/11/2024 - 09:54
The Child Poverty Taskforce has met for the first time in Scotland.
22/11/2024 - 11:31
Those who wreak havoc on local communities will face tough restrictions under new powers announced by the home secretary today.
20/11/2024 - 11:58
A survey commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) and charity Resolve has found that incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) are taking longer to tackle due to inconsistent and insufficient information sharing between agencies - in particular from housing providers to Community Safety Partnerships.
06/11/2024 - 09:39
A new survey has found that just over eight in 10 councils are on course to overspend adult social care budgets.
04/11/2024 - 11:35
People are being encouraged to 'make a difference' in their communities by embarking on a rewarding career with their local council.
31/10/2024 - 10:05
Leeds City Council has partnered with charge point operator Believ to rollout a series of EV charge points across the district.
23/10/2024 - 09:36
A new study has found that 5.6 million tonnes of packaging waste was binned by households last year.
17/10/2024 - 11:44
Believ has partnered with Somersham Parish Council in Cambridgeshire to install fully funded charge points.
16/10/2024 - 10:46
The council is part of a consortium, along with four other authorities across the Midlands.
10/10/2024 - 09:33
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the government to take immediate and decisive action to tackle the adult social care workforce crisis, as a report revealed huge challenges in recruiting and retaining staff.
04/10/2024 - 10:35
Sarah Young has been announced as Hackney Council’s new cabinet member for climate, environment and transport.
30/09/2024 - 11:30
Haringey Council is introducing measures to tackle the abuse faced by Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) while at work.
18/09/2024 - 11:10
The Mayor of London has set out new proposals to transform Oxford Street, including turning the road into a traffic-free pedestrianised avenue.
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