05/05/2016 - 11:46
A series of elections are taking place across the UK for the Scottish Parliament, National Assembly of Wales, the Northern Ireland Assembly and for 124 councils in London.
04/05/2016 - 12:18
A two year pay deal for local government workers will now go ahead despite Unite refusing the approve the offer.
04/05/2016 - 11:42
Charities have urged councils to call off bailiffs pursuing vulnerable residents for council tax debts.
04/05/2016 - 11:33
All premises that sell food products should be forced to display their food hygiene rating on the door, the Local Government Association (LGA) has argued.
03/05/2016 - 10:40
Research by City University London has said that the gap between the lifespans of rich and poor people in England and Wales is widening, for the fi
03/05/2016 - 10:38
According to analysis conducted by the BBC, in certain regions of England, fewer than 20 per cent of eligible voters took part in the recent local elections.
03/05/2016 - 10:36
According to data from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), the number of empty homes is now at a record low.
03/05/2016 - 10:35
The Local Government Association (LGA) has said that housing developers should be legally required to install anti-flood measures when constructing new homes.
03/05/2016 - 10:34
A new partnership between Kier Living, Cheyne Capital and The Housing Growth Partnership has been launched to pool £1 billion in order to construct 10,000 new homes, in partnership with local authorities and housing associations.
29/04/2016 - 12:51
Derby City council has begun offering new social workers a £10,000 incentive, to be used towards a mortgage.
29/04/2016 - 10:16
A report conducted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that the government’s plan to extend its Right to Buy policy lacks clarity.
29/04/2016 - 10:15
A study published by the Children’s Society has warned that moves to restrict support given to migrant families could result in more children becoming homeless, putting them at further rise of exploitation and abuse.
