London council leaders told to bring forward devolution proposals
Communities Secretary Greg Clark has told council leaders in London that he wants to see ambitious proposals for further devolution in the capital, the Local Government Chronicle reports.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed on 4 June that a breach in security may have put up to four million current and former US government employees’ information at risk.
Funding cuts could put teenagers at risk, LGA warns
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that services supporting teenagers not in employment, education or training (NEET) will be at risk by 2020 if funding cuts continue without reform.
Transport Secretary confirms plans for high speed rail
In a keynote speech in Leeds, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin pledged to end the economic gap between the north and south through billions of pounds of investment in high speed transport links.
Government publish Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill
Moving powers out of Whitehall to allow towns, cities and counties decision making power has taken a substantial step change following the official publication of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill.
Report says Right to Buy could have ‘destructive’ outcomes
A report from the London boroughs of Camden, Haringey and Islington has warned that plans to introduce legislation to support home ownership and give housing association tenants the chance to own their own home could have a ‘destructive’ impact on local authorities.
Right-to-buy extension to be announced in Queen's speech
The Queen’s Speech on 27 May will include details of the Conservative government’s plans to extend the right-to-buy scheme, allowing 1.3 million housing association tenants in England to purchase their homes with the same discounts offered to council tenants.
UK public sector risks locking-in outdated technology
Research undertaken by GE Lighting and the Carbon Trust has revealed that 87 per cent of public sector sustainability professionals have begun to embrace smart technologies in an attempt to drive social, economic and environmental benefits.
LGA reveal alternative proposals to Cities Devolution Bill
The Local Government Association (LGA) have produced a white paper on devolution that includes a warning to the new government that the principle of cuts without reform could limit growth and development and challenge the sustainability of vital local services.
Local government outsourcing hits five quarter high
The value of outsourcing contracts in the local government sector reached a five quarter high at the end of March, with new deals signed totalling £350 million, according to the arvato UK Outsourcing Index.
