Watch: LGIU's Jonathan Carr-West on the Government's LGR pause
LGIU chief executive Jonathan Carr-West talks to LocalGov about the pause to local government reorganisation and what it means for councils left in limbo.
Council leader speaks out against hatred ahead of Britain First march
20/02/2026 The leader of Manchester City Council has released a statement to help unite residents against the upcoming Britain First march this weekend. |
Hanukkah installation paused due to rise in hate crime
30/11/2023 Havering has paused the installation of a Hanukkah Menorah in its town hall due to an increase in hate crimes relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict. |
‘Racially motivated’ murder could have been avoided, safeguarding review says
22/06/2018 The murder of an asylum seeker while living in supported living accommodation in Bristol could have been avoided, a safeguarding adult review has concluded. |
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New funding to tackle hate crime ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
26/01/2017 The communities secretary today announced nearly £400,000 of new funding to tackle hate crimes. |
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Victims can now report hate crimes directly to council
10/10/2016 A Hertfordshire council has announced incidents of hate crime can now be reported to the customer service centre in their offices, without the need to go to a police station. |
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Council condemns ‘appalling’ racist attacks on staff
04/07/2016 Staff at Bath & North East Somerset Council have been subject to ‘racist and xenophobic’ abuse since the outcome of the EU referendum, the council leader has said. |
