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Soaring fuel bills pile pressure on already-stretched council budgets

05/05/2026
Rising fuel costs driven by tensions in the Middle East are adding pressure to council budgets, though there are few signs of shortages, survey reveals.

Politics and Policy

Non-tenants gain right to complain about council housing image Non-tenants gain right to complain about council housing

North Yorkshire Council urged to reject fracking application

Government confirms seven locations for new towns

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority formerly established

Human Resources

Reform UK expels three candidates after BNP links uncovered image Reform UK expels three candidates after BNP links uncovered

Unison proposes adult social care pension scheme

Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise

Capacity warning to Cornwall over strategic authority move

Finance

Ministers still unconvinced by Tees Valleys Best Value image Ministers still unconvinced by Tees Valley's Best Value

Businessman admits pocketing millions from Thurrock Council

Kent CC sells Gormley sculptures back to artist amid financial pressures

Local arts and cultural venues to benefit from £130m funding

Transformation

English council data breaches up 53% image English council data breaches up 53%

Electoral Commission launches deepfake detection pilot ahead of May elections

Thurrock’s EV chargepoint access to soar following new contract

Solar-powered bin scheme drives efficiencies in Sheffield

Health and Social Care

Experts raise concerns over childrens services deadline image Experts raise concerns over children's services deadline

Prevention 'insufficiently embedded' in social care, says COSLA

Social work funding must match nursing and teaching, says LGA

Southport Inquiry: Councils face challenge to prevent future attacks

Public Property

Council decides on Kendal County Hall’s future image Council decides on Kendal County Hall’s future

Barking housing scheme could provide ‘blueprint for brownfield development’

Manchester CC unites with pension fund to boost housebuilding

John Lewis no longer to deliver Build to Rent housing

Analysis

Opinion

Most Popular News

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WWII bomb discovered on Plymouth building site
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Barnet Council responds to antisemitic terrorist attack
Reform-led Lancs council to pull out of refugee resettlement scheme image
Reform-led Lancs council to pull out of refugee resettlement scheme
Reform council refuses to name recipient of £455k exit pay-out image
Reform council refuses to name recipient of £455k exit pay-out
EXCLUSIVE: Illegal deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill image
EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill

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

NEC CONTRACTS HAS GONE DIGITAL: PAPERLESS, TO GIVE YOU MORE

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

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%

Vent-Axia Welcomes Healthy Homes Standard

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