09/11/2015 - 11:47
Four government departments have agreed to reduce their spending by an average of 30 per cent over the next four years.
08/11/2015 - 05:27
The Department for Communities and Local Government is setting out plans for a national minimum bedroom size.
06/11/2015 - 11:23
Businesses should have the right to self assess business rates, which would give councils greater financial certainty once the tax is devolved, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
06/11/2015 - 11:21
Reductions to social rents will be of ‘little or no benefit’ to tenants and instead benefit the exchequer, according to a new report.
06/11/2015 - 11:17
Devon County Council is set to outsource the running of its libraries to ‘secure the future of Devon’s library service’ and ensure it remains economically viable.
05/11/2015 - 12:47
A report by ukacitve has called for leisure centres to be protected from cuts and closures due to the role they play in promoting exercise.
05/11/2015 - 11:47
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to reform its electoral process after a series of issues with the management of the May elections.
04/11/2015 - 12:41
Councils are calling for the freedom to manage their own planning fees, after research emerged suggesting that £450 million was spent over the past three years to cover the cost of processing applications.
04/11/2015 - 12:41
According a new study by think tank Centre for Cities, local leaders have the capacity to act more in order to capitalise on the growth of city centres.
03/11/2015 - 12:45
Plymouth City Council is considering a late night levy for businesses that sell alcohol after 1:00am.
03/11/2015 - 11:16
Islington Council has announced plans to ensure that all charities or voluntary groups it helps fund to pay their employees a Living Wage.
02/11/2015 - 12:50
The Office for National Statistics has confirmed that Housing associations will join the public sector.
