Opinion | LocalGov

The little button quietly saving UK councils from a thousand complaint emails

28/05/2026

Councils spend thousands handling complaints, calls and enquiries generated by underperforming web pages. The fix costs a fraction of that.

The Place Director of the Future

26/05/2026

Katie Stewart, the new president of ADEPT and Executive Director Environment at the City of London Corporation, on the evolving demands of place leadership.

The Fuel Crisis: Why it’s time to accelerate electrification

21/05/2026

Rising fuel prices and grid challenges are piling pressure on council fleet managers — but the case for accelerating electrification has never been stronger.

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.

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