A row of wheely bins

Inflation, rising energy costs and the National Living Wages are set to increase costs for councils.

Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane has been appointed as the chair of the government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council.

The previously announced Levelling Up Advisory Council will provide independent specialist advice on matters relating to the design and delivery of the levelling up mission

Huge investment in cities required to 'level up' says report

Research Foundation's Incomes Outcomes report calls on policy makers to focus on major cities outside London to raise national growth

Research links decade of austerity to poor health

Local government spending cuts are associated with worse multimorbidity and health-related quality of life, according to a study by University of Manchester health economists.

LGA celebrates 25 years as annual conference opens

Returning to a live format for the first time in three years, the Local Government Association's annual conference kicks off today in Harrogate

Polling stations for both by-elections will be open from 7am to 10pm, with the results expected between 4am and 6am on Friday.

Law change aims to allow agency staff to cover industrial action

The government has announced a law change to remove restrictions on employing temporary workers during industrial action.

Following a cabinet decision, Portsmouth City Council will bring its waste management services in house from March 2024

Dan Gascoyne appointed chief executive at Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council has appointed Dan Gascoyne as its new chief executive.

New report calls for more mayoral devolution

Greater local powers recommended in the Give Back Control paper include an increased share of income tax that would equate to £6 billion across the UK.

Sadiq Khan calls for restoration of meal vouchers over the summer holidays as food poverty rises

Existing measures not sufficient to meet air quality targets, says NAO

A new National Audit Office report has revealed the Government is not yet on track to achieve its targets for reducing air pollution and that it ha

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UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.

The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.