First Past the Post to be introduced for all local mayoral elections

Chloe Smith has announced measures to apply the tried and tested system of First Past the Post to the election of council and ‘metro’ mayors across England.

Report urges for increased spending to cover care costs

Social care reforms will protect more individuals from large care costs but will not improve access to care and could make local care markets ‘unsustainable’.

Jenrick sacked as Johnson reshuffles cabinet

Robert Jenrick has confirmed that he has been sacked as Housing Secretary, saying that it has been a ‘huge privilege’ to serve at MHCLG.

Vacancy rates adding to staff mental health crisis

The government’s failure to deal with ​the growing staffing ​crisis in social care ​risks worsening the mounting mental health toll on workers.

UC cut will disproportionately affect 918,000 young people

YMCA has revealed the true extent of potential damage to some of the most vulnerable among the 918,000 young people currently claiming Universal Credit.  

£48m recovery fund to support social care in Wales

£48 million of funding to support social care in Wales has been announced to help the sector meet the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic.

Prime Minister sets out autumn and winter Covid plan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out the government’s plan to manage coronavirus infections throughout autumn and winter.

A new post-pandemic deal is needed for public services

UNISON has said that the government must recognise pandemic efforts of local workers with a new deal for public services and its staff.

Potential £51bn a year boost to rural and coastal economy

A new report from the LGA has argued that the coronavirus pandemic could help to ‘redefine’ rural and coastal communities in England.

Shake up expected for Liverpool City Region’s buses

Bold plans to deliver radical improvements in bus services across the Liverpool City Region are being finalised by the region’s Combined Authority.

Backing for Manchester’s Homelessness Prevention Strategy

Leaders in Greater Manchester have thrown their support behind the city-region’s first ever Homelessness Prevention Strategy.

Funding for councils through new Afghan resettlement plans

Local authorities will receive a 'generous' funding package to support the resettlement of families who have come to the UK having been at risk in Afghanistan.

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