New SIGOMA chair: ‘We need certainty’ on council funding
Mayor Chris Cooke, new chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA), talks to LocalGov about collaborative governance and funding.
New guidance aims to support smooth reception starts for children
16/04/2026 Fresh Government guidance has been issued for early years staff to support school readiness among children starting reception. |
Uniform reuse scheme aims to cut costs for London families
23/03/2026 A uniform reuse initiative has been launched by four waste authorities in the capital. |
Councils launch campaign to counter seasonal rise in domestic conflict
16/12/2025 Councils across Yorkshire and the Humber have linked up to launch a campaign to promote healthy relationships at Christmas among residents in their area. |
Most vulnerable families missing out on benefits of council run holiday schemes
09/12/2025 Councils are concerned that the most vulnerable families are missing out on benefits of their holiday activity and food (HAF) schemes for low-income families. |
