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30 redundant public sector websites to be scrapped

30 public sector websites deemed redundant are set to be scrapped to ensure a streamlined government digital presence.

Lack of funding inhibiting councils from implementing 20mph limits

Lack of financial support and guidance from the government is preventing local councils from administering necessary 20mph limits, according to a new report.

Campaigners call for devolved powers to save England’s bus services

Campaigners have issued a proposal to the government to take action over England’s shrinking bus service, calling for greater devolution of powers to local regions.

Academy conversion is costing councils up to £30m, BBC suggests

A BBC investigation has revealed that the conversion of schools to academies has resulted in councils owing a potential £30 million in debt.

Camden Council warns cutbacks are unsustainable

Camden Council has warned that current cutbacks to local government funding are unsustainable, urging ministers to consider fairer funding.

Sevenoaks Council aims to be self-sufficient by 2016

Sevenoaks District Council has set itself the target of becoming the first council in England to become financially self-sufficient.

Government urged to reform local services by expanding Troubled Families scheme

The government is under strain to expand the Troubled Families scheme in order to aid a quarter of million people who are in need.

Localising power and funding has the potential to unseal £80bn

The Local Government Association (LGA) has advised that £80 billion could be unravelled if the government listens and actualises the ambitions of towns, cities and counties.

Council criticised for £86,000 rebranding

Haringey Council has been criticised by opposition councillors for spending £86,000 on a rebranding exercise.

4,000 new homes stalled due to social rent cuts

The District Council’s Network (DCN) has warned that the building of approximately 4,000 new homes has been stalled due to funding gaps caused by cuts to social housing rents.

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