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Social housing waiting lists will take over 100 years to clear

6/8/2026
England's social housing waiting lists will take 119 years to clear at the current pace of housebuilding, according to research by housing charity Shelter.

Politics and Policy

Essex council chief demands urgent LGR talks with minister image 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

Non-tenants gain right to complain about council housing

Human Resources

Union rejects local government pay offer image Union rejects local government pay offer

Teacher strikes could loom as formal ballots are confirmed

Reform UK expels three candidates after BNP links uncovered

Unison proposes adult social care pension scheme

Finance

Councils demand full cost recovery for planning fees image 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

EXCLUSIVE: MHCLG working to overhaul Best Value

Transformation

Council-backed robot targets poisonous weed in farm trials image Council-backed robot targets poisonous weed in farm trials

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

Councils question financial sustainability and timescales of SEND reforms image 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

Five thousand care homes uninspected for five years, analysis reveals

Public Property

New board seeks to restore health of community arts space image 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

Opinion

Most Popular News

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Reform UK council wants ‘to axe climate emergency’
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Three boroughs share chief 'in preparation for LGR'
Reorganisation deadline tight and frankly unreasonable image
Reorganisation deadline 'tight and frankly unreasonable'
Almost one in three voters saw ‘deepfake’ AI content of candidates ahead of local elections image
Almost one in three voters saw ‘deepfake’ AI content of candidates ahead of local[...]
Information watchdog to publish guidance for councils on procuring AI image
Information watchdog to publish guidance for councils on procuring AI

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

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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