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.
Prince William announces 24 homes for homeless people
19/02/2024 Prince William has announced plans to build 24 homes to temporarily house homeless people on Duchy of Cornwall land. |
Councils prepare for Queen’s funeral
16/09/2022 Local authorities across the country are set to close council buildings during the Queen’s funeral but many essential services will still take place. |
Mayors from across the world mourn Queen’s death
13/09/2022 City mayors from Europe, America, Africa and Asia have offered their condolences after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. |
County council plans Queen Elizabeth II memorial
13/09/2022 Northumberland County Council is planning on creating a permanent memorial in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. |
Council leaders welcome accession of King Charles III
12/09/2022 Local authorities across the country have welcomed the accession of King Charles III after the death last week of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. |
York councillors vote to strip Prince Andrew of honorary freedom
28/04/2022 City of York councillors yesterday unanimously voted to remove Prince Andrew’s Honorary Freedom of the City of York. |
Council criticised for 'bizarre' royal family mourning kits
10/09/2018 The Highland Council has come under fire for sending out 'mourning kits' to prepare for the death of members of the Royal Family. |
