Asylum seekers evacuated from Bell Hotel

6/12/2026

Epping Forest DC says it is seeking clarification from the Home Office after 140 asylum seekers and a number of staff were evacuated from the Bell Hotel.

Government intervenes amid local plan concerns

Bonus scheme launched to drive nursery staff recruitment

Council seizes flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady

Councils to receive over £4bn to support active travel plans

MPs push for SEND amendments to Health Bill

40% of West Surrey revenue budget to be absorbed by servicing debt

EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs lobby Government over severance payment threshold

Fresh asylum homelessness spike warning

Politics and Policy

Slough BC ‘disappointed’ by decision over green belt data centre

Essex council chief demands urgent LGR talks with minister

Suspended Tory councillor considers legal action over ‘defamatory’ remarks

Bill 'first step' in fiscal devolution era

Human Resources

Union raises alarm over bullying and harassment

Union rejects local government pay offer

Teacher strikes could loom as formal ballots are confirmed

Reform UK expels three candidates after BNP links uncovered

Finance

Councils must ‘stop, reduce or redesign’ services, watchdog warns

Councils demand full cost recovery for planning fees

Government names preferred candidate to chair new Local Audit Office

Three quarters of public sector leaders report severe financial strain

Transformation

Cumberland Council trials AI cameras to catch litterbugs in Carlisle

Almost one in three voters saw ‘deepfake’ AI content of candidates ahead of local elections

Stoke-on-Trent explores AI solutions to prevent resident debt

Fresh request for remote council meeting legislation

Health and Social Care

Poor housing costs NHS £1.5bn annually, report reveals

Councils question financial sustainability and timescales of SEND reforms

Council criticised for failing domestic abuse survivor

Lancashire to work 'at pace' to meet Southport Inquiry demands

Public Property

New board seeks to restore health of community arts space

Mayoral Development Zone proposed to drive Leeds regeneration

Half-built Peterborough hotel sold as council writes off millions

Council completes £325k cricket ground purchase

Analysis

Delivering Regeneration: How collaborative contracts are transforming place-making

Discover how collaborative contracting is helping councils deliver regeneration more effectively with this free special report from LocalGov and NEC Contracts.

Opinion

Business Rates: Finding cost savings through the haze

Chris Grose of Hartnell Taylor Cook explains how public sector bodies can review their business rates liabilities and find savings in challenging times.

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Council to ditch net zero agenda in bid to save £2m

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Lib Dems and Greens form new Birmingham City Council coalition

Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

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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 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

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Company Anouncements

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

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

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