Birmingham's Independent Improvement Panel has produced its final report, highlighting the council's 'immensely serious' financial position.

A new campaign has been launched by the Electoral Commission to encourage people to protect their vote ahead of May’s local elections.
Launched in partnership with the Cabinet Office and Crimestoppers, the independent crime reporting charity, the ‘Your vote is yours alone’ campaign aims to help voters understand the different types of electoral fraud offences that can take place in a polling station, or when completing a postal vote, and to empower people to protect their vote.

Seaside towns and coastal communities are in desperate need of improvements to transport, housing and broadband.

After months of banning expenditure, new figures show that Northamptonshire County Council is forecast to be underspent.

Newcastle City Council has received £16 million to support the construction of thousands of new homes.

Analysis of councils’ Brownfield Land Registers has demonstrated the huge potential that building on vacant land has for the regeneration of towns and cities.

A new CCS agreement designed to give better value for money for public sector housing maintenance and security has been awarded.

A committee of MPs has called on the government to take urgent action to enable local authorities to prepare for the consequences of Brexit.