Delivering Regeneration: How collaborative contracts are transforming place-making
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Who do you complain to? The new rules on social housing
20/05/2026 The Renters' Rights Act has extended the LGSCO's jurisdiction to cover non-tenant social housing complaints. The Ombudsman explains what councils need to know. |
New Councils, Old Lessons: What the class of 2026 needs to know
15/05/2026 Colin Copus of De Montfort University reflects on the challenges ahead for new members, officers and the councils they must now run together. |
After the Votes: Why HR and OD are crucial to delivering new political mandates
15/05/2026 PPMA President Sandra Farquharson argues that HR and OD professionals have a pivotal role to play in turning new administrations' promises into outcomes. |
Kent CC streamlines asset management with Brightly Software’s Confirm system
14/05/2026 Kent CC carried out work that automated its asset management processes, resulting in significant improvements to operational efficiency and data accuracy. |
'We survived the election': The wellbeing crisis facing electoral services teams
13/05/2026 LocalGov speaks to the Association of Electoral Administrators about the human cost of delivering elections and whether it is sustainable. |
What are the Green Party’s priorities in local government?
12/05/2026 From climate action to housing and transport, the Green Party’s growing role in local government highlights its expanding influence across councils. |
Your guide to making good decisions as a new councillor
08/05/2026 With new councillors taking their seats following the local elections, the LGA's guidance on effective decision-making offers a framework for getting it right. |
Designing for cohesion
07/05/2026 Tom Fairey, Development Director at Alliance Leisure, discusses how community spaces can strengthen local connections. |
How a fair competition process with community involvement can have a lasting impact
06/05/2026 How the Grenfell Memorial process shows RIBA competitions uniting communities, the Government and experts to create a lasting legacy. |
Turning AI ambition into results in local government
06/05/2026 Stuart MacDonald, COO at TechnologyOne, argues that councils embracing AI must get the basics right first or else risk technology accelerating inefficiencies. |
Grooming Gangs Inquiry: The caveats that could let perpetrators off
05/05/2026 Too many caveats surrounding local investigations could jeopardise the statutory inquiry into grooming gangs, says Forbes Solicitors' Alastair Gillespie. |
Libraries as a strategic delivery partner for local government
01/05/2026 Rebecca Gediking looks at how GLL is helping councils deliver more with existing services. |
LGR is coming — Is your supply chain ready?
27/04/2026 Blake Morgan commercial lawyer Penny Rinta-Suksi explains why early action on contracts is essential amid local government reorganisation. |
Why devolution is the solution to stronger public services
23/04/2026 Chelsea Chamberlin, Chief Technology Officer at Roc Technologies, argues that devolution can help the UK local government sector pool talent, cut costs and improve digital public services. |
LocalGov Round-Up: Southport inquiry, pay talks and Reform’s savings claim
17/04/2026 Southport inquiry fallout, a pay standoff, record six-figure salaries, a roads funding row and Reform UK's savings claims – it's been a busy week. |
Smarter site accommodation for sustainable council projects
13/04/2026 From energy efficiency to simplified procurement, how councils can make site accommodation work harder for sustainability goals and risk management. |
Training the carers who champion care leavers
13/04/2026 Become's Personal Adviser Development Programme is giving Personal Advisers the skills and confidence to better support young people leaving care. |
LocalGov Round-Up: LGR, Finance and Local Elections
10/04/2026 This week councils faced questions over reorganisation, concerns over the finances of the social care sector and a reminder of electoral fraud risks. |
LocalGov Round Up: Pay, Pride in Place and LGR
27/03/2026 This week councils faced pay decisions, sweeping reorganisation plans, fresh regeneration funding and tensions over the future shape of local government. |
LocalGov Weekly Round Up
20/03/2026 A pivotal week for councils sees fresh devolution plans, new service pilots and key legal and political battles, writes LocalGov editor William Eichler. |
