Council leaders to Whitehall: give us control, not just cash

27/10/2026

A poll of leaders released on the eve of tomorrow's Budget suggests local government is prioritising greater autonomy over a bigger cheque from Government.

UNISON urges Hereford City Council to address staff concerns

Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit

Strengthened call for changes to blue badge guidance

Code at the centre of cyber alert seen on more than 40% of UK council websites surveyed

Derry City and Strabane DC celebrates newly acquired age-friendly employer status

Ashford Town Council plans paused amid LGR delay

Nottinghamshire County Council issues judicial review claim over LGR

Greater Manchester to pilot new mental health programme for young people

Politics and Policy

Plan submission deadline extended

IFS warning over fiscal devolution

Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR

LGA: Devolution will fail without fixing council finances

Human Resources

Council workforces lack expertise for investment decisions, report warns

Lambeth to review potential for four-day week trial

Chancellor extends mayor-led apprenticeship services

Glasgow equal pay talks collapse

Finance

£10.4bn SEND deficit looms as councils face section 114 risk

Council warns of 150% council tax hike

Councils still waiting on fees and charges review 10 months on

Councils' cash stash soars as millions go untouched

Transformation

EV drivers to save hundreds when installing home charging

Dudley makes strides in beating antisocial behaviour through drone initiative

Tower Hamlets rolls out first chargers in major EV charging expansion

North Lincolnshire reveals progress in AI growth

Health and Social Care

Homecare funding gap hits £2.3bn as councils pay below cost of care

Councils paid £250m for illegal child placements

Private equity firms now own 11 of top 20 children's care providers

41k older people wiped out savings on care, charity finds

Public Property

Sheffield unveils new citywide energy plan

Council takes legal action to reclaim school sold in paperwork blunder

Green light for £130m county hall regeneration scheme

Wolverhampton approves regen blueprint for 6,750 new homes

Analysis

Watch: Cadaema’s David Parrett on getting a grip on council estates

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South Holland DC demands Government reimburses LGR costs

Westminster council to axe 520 jobs as it faces £160m funding gap

21 council areas named as green belt planning battlegrounds

Government urged to end 40 years of regional policy churn

Bradford to benefit from new reliable train station

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

Cadcorp launches Mapestry

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

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Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Acrospire's Heritage Lighting Upgrade at Britannia Quay Balances Performance and Ecology

Acrospire Improves Safety Across Greenwich Subways with LED Lighting Upgrade

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Company Anouncements

GLL names new CEO and deputy as Peter Bundey retires

Siemens, Asset Management Software, Formerly Brightly Software, Expands Solutions Portfolio to More Connected Insights

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

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