Watch: Cadaema’s David Parrett on getting a grip on council estates
David Parrett, Director at Cadaema Consulting Services, talks to LocalGov about why councils lack basic data on their buildings and what they can do about it.
New videos to help councils tackle deepfake threat launched
20/05/2026 The LGA has released a series of free videos to help councillors and council officers identify and respond to the threat posed by deepfakes. |
Reform council lifts newspaper ban
03/10/2025 Reform UK-led Nottinghamshire County Council has reportedly lifted a ban on a local newspaper after legal threats. |
Notts council faces legal challenge over media ban
01/10/2025 A newspaper group has launched legal action against a decision by Reform UK-led Nottinghamshire CC to ban its journalists from covering council business. |
LocalGov to partner with LATCo Conference 2026
05/09/2025 LocalGov confirmed as the official media partner for the LATCo Conference & Exhibition 2026, supporting the event in highlighting innovation and best practice. |
Gary Lineker twitter row ‘fuss about nothing’, says mayor
13/03/2023 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen calls for Gary Lineker to be reinstated on Match of the Day and tells everyone to ‘grow up’. |
Leeds 'thrilled' to host Channel 4's new headquarters
01/11/2018 The leader of Leeds City Council has said the authority is ‘thrilled’ that Channel 4 has chosen their city to be the home of its new national headquarters. |
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BBC investment will increase coverage of council meetings
02/02/2017 The BBC has agreed to fund 150 new ‘local democracy reporters’ to cover council meetings and report on public services. |
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Liverpool councillors back motion to boycott The Sun
16/09/2016 Liverpool councillors have backed a motion asking shops across the Merseryside region to not stock copies of The Sun newspaper. |
