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Cuts to social rent will benefit Whitehall more than tenants, says IFS

Reductions to social rents will be of ‘little or no benefit’ to tenants and instead benefit the exchequer, according to a new report.

Devon set to outsource the running of its libraries

Devon County Council is set to outsource the running of its libraries to ‘secure the future of Devon’s library service’ and ensure it remains economically viable.

The route to subsidy‑free renewable energy

The Renewable Energy Association analyses the role of energy storage and national grid solutions in light of a new KPMG report on solar and energy storage government policy.

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Leisure centres should be protected from cuts, says ukactive

A report by ukacitve has called for leisure centres to be protected from cuts and closures due to the role they play in promoting exercise.

Stoke-on-Trent to reform its electoral process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to reform its electoral process after a series of issues with the management of the May elections.

Council leaders call for freedom on planning fees

Councils are calling for the freedom to manage their own planning fees, after research emerged suggesting that £450 million was spent over the past three years to cover the cost of processing applications.

Report shows local leaders should capitalise on the growth of city centres

According a new study by think tank Centre for Cities, local leaders have the capacity to act more in order to capitalise on the growth of city centres.