VE Day: Council duties under the Armed Forces Covenant
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Geoff Wild, Legal & Governance Consultant, looks at the duties of councils under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Council leader refuses to back cancellation of rap group Kneecap
21/05/2025 The SNP administration of Glasgow City Council would not support a ban on the Irish rap group Kneecap performing in the city, council leader Susan Aitken said. |
Getting the most from your lift maintenance agreement
13/05/2025 Smart negotiation of maintenance contracts can save money, whilst ensuring reliability, says Oliver Greening, LIFTEX 2025 Show Director. |
Andy Burnham adviser quits after report into £400k grant
30/01/2025 An adviser to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has resigned following an investigation into a grant from Arts Council England (ACE). |
Thousands tricked by fireworks hoax despite council warning
02/01/2025 Thousands of people flocked to central Birmingham on New Year’s Eve after false claims circulated online that there would be a fireworks display at midnight. |
Oasis gigs to boost council's budget
05/12/2024 Manchester City Council is set to make £375,000 from performances at Heaton Park next year, including Oasis’s reunion gigs. |
Festival launches for borough’s birthday bash
08/11/2024 The Knowsley Music Festival will kick off today to celebrate the Merseyside borough’s 50th anniversary. |
Council alters head-bumping event over safety concerns
20/09/2024 A Cornish council has agreed to make changes to a local ceremony dating back to the 16th century over health and safety concerns. |
Birmingham to host 2027 Invictus Games
24/07/2024 Birmingham’s winning bid to host the Invictus Games in 2027 will see the event return to the UK for the first time since its launch. |
Edinburgh council celebrates ‘spectacular’ Eras Tour welcome
11/06/2024 The City of Edinburgh Council has paid tribute to fans, residents, transport services and staff after Taylor Swift’s global tour descended on the city at the weekend. |
Investigation into fairground ‘malfunction’ after four injured
10/06/2024 A ‘thorough’ investigation will determine what caused a fairground ride malfunction that left four people injured at the weekend, Lambeth Council has said. |
Liverpool to transform into ‘Taylor Town’ to welcome Eras Tour star
22/05/2024 Fans descending on Liverpool for Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour will receive a ‘proper scouse welcome’, with events dedicated to the pop icon. |
Council unfurls giant St George flag
24/04/2024 Nottingham City Council unfurled what is believed to be the largest English flag in the country to celebrate St George’s Day. |
Yorkshire to host ‘internationally renowned’ triathlon
20/09/2023 The Long Course Weekend will take place in North Yorkshire next year, marking the first time the multi-sport event has been staged in England. |
Eurovision and the importance of culture
04/07/2023 Claire McColgan, director of Culture Liverpool, discusses the role of culture in place making, the topic of her talk today at the LGA annual conference. |
Weymouth council to reconsider funfair cancellation
28/02/2023 Weymouth Town Council has announced it will reconsider a decision to cancel funfair bookings for this year. |
Planning for safer Coronation celebrations
27/02/2023 Iain Moran, MD of Crowdguard, discusses the importance of considering safety when planning local events and street parties for the Coronation Weekend. |
Councils urged to cut ‘red tape’ ahead of coronation
27/02/2023 Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has called on councils to ensure that celebrations marking the King’s coronation are not held up by ‘needless red tape’. |
Seven cities shortlisted to host Eurovision 2023
12/08/2022 The BBC has announced that seven UK cities have been shortlisted to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. |
Birmingham City Council bids to host athletics championship
21/06/2022 Birmingham City Council has officially submitted a joint bid with UK Athletics to host Europe’s most prestigious athletics competition. |
Council chiefs call for more event licensing powers
14/06/2022 Councils should have the power to set local event licensing fees to ensure they fully cover the associated administrative costs, the LGA has said. |
Holyrood announces £21m events support package
23/12/2021 The Scottish government has announced a £21m support package to support cultural and events organisations and freelancers. |
Wales introduces COVID passes for events
17/09/2021 People will have to show a NHS COVID Pass to enter nightclubs and attend events in Wales from next month, the First Minister announced today. |
Council chiefs welcome £750m events insurance scheme
09/08/2021 Local authorities have welcomed a new Government-backed insurance scheme designed to help the events industry recover from the impact of COVID-19. |
Delivering safe events in the wake of the pandemic
05/07/2021 LocalGov caught up with Sunbelt Rentals who provided a wide range of equipment and products to the Sefton Park Pilot music festival. |
Securing government funding: A guide for local authorities
02/07/2021 Nick Huston outlines the five steps local authorities can take to ensure they stand the best chance of securing financial support for delivering warm and sustainable homes. |
Housing and planning take centre stage at GeoPlace’s annual conference
28/06/2021 Over 879 people registered to attend this year’s GeoPlace’s 2021 conference, taking advantage of an online format that enabled delegates to interact with speakers presenting on this year’s theme, ‘Places for People’. |
Liverpool to host events from April as part of pilot safety scheme
15/03/2021 Liverpool City Council will stage a number of events ahead of lockdown easing to test crowd safety. |
More places available at fighting fraud webinar
25/10/2019 Due to popular demand, the number of places available at this free webinar have been extended. Find out the five best ways to use data better to fight fraud. |
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Webinar: Five ways to use data better to fight fraud
23/10/2019 Register for the HooYu LocalGov webinar to protect the public purse. |
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Glastonbury arena to be made from recycled plastic
10/05/2019 An arena at Glastonbury Festival is to be built from waste plastic that has been recycled by Exeter City Council. |
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EventApp - Transforming event planning
09/05/2019 Find out how the EventApp is transforming event planning for UK councils. |
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Essential guide to managing your lifts and escalators
19/03/2019 LIFTEX 2019 brings together the best innovations and latest developments from the lift & escalator industry. |
