Nearly 300,000 face severe homelessness, charity warns
10/11/2025 Landmark study shows nearly 300,000 households are now experiencing the worst forms of homelessness with many staying in temporary accommodation. |
Councils sound alarm as fly-tipping soars
10/11/2025 Keep Britain Tidy is calling for urgent action to tackle a surge in fly-tipping, as new research shows the majority of councils see issue as a growing problem. |
Affordable housing boost for mayors
07/11/2025 Mayors outside of London will be given greater influence over the Government's multi-billion-pound affordable housing programme. |
Reform-led council publishes surprise reorganisation proposal
07/11/2025 Derbyshire County Council has published a local government reorganisation proposal for a single council covering the entire county. |
Leicester refuses to compensate homeless family
06/11/2025 Leicester CC has rejected a recommendation from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman after a homeless family was left in a B&B for nearly 10 months. |
Ombudsman calls out TfL over ULEZ changes
06/11/2025 The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised TfL over changes made to its vehicle scrappage schemes linked to the expansion of the ULEZ. |
Fears Pride in Place sidelines rural areas
06/11/2025 Concerns have been raised that rural areas will miss out on the Pride in Place programme. |
Burnham backs independent scandal watchdog
06/11/2025 Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has backed a call for establishing an independent watchdog with legal powers to investigate institutional scandals. |
New biofuel plant to boost local economy
06/11/2025 Plans to create a biofuel facility in North Kent could create around 200 new jobs. |
Call for stricter enforcement around megafarm applications
06/11/2025 An advocacy group has urged councils to deny permission for livestock facilities that provide incomplete climate information. |
Banking barriers removed for those at risk of homelessness
05/11/2025 People without fixed addresses are to receive support in opening bank accounts. |
Rogue trader jailed for stealing £200k
05/11/2025 A Norfolk builder has been imprisoned after stealing over £200k from residents following building and home-improvement work that was never done. |
Locals back collaborative growth in the North
04/11/2025 Over 50% of residents in Yorkshire and The Humber think the economy has progressively deteriorated. |
Metro mayors urged to discourage city car trips
04/11/2025 A think tank has recommended that metro mayors encourage a shift from cars to public transport by making car use less attractive for journeys to city centres. |
Call for better monitoring of energy efficiency standards
03/11/2025 Over 60% of councils neglect to enforce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for renters. |
Man ordered to repay £30,000 after council housing fraud
03/11/2025 A man who falsely claimed to be homeless to secure a council house has been ordered to repay almost £30,000 following an investigation. |
Suffolk claims single unitary could lead to reduced council taxes
03/11/2025 Suffolk CC has suggested moving to a single unitary authority as part of the county's local government reorganisation could lead to reduced council taxes. |
Devon councils set out reorganisation proposals
03/11/2025 Plymouth City Council, Torbay Council and Exeter City Council have published proposals for Devon to be divided into four unitary authorities. |
Cheaper bus fares extended to younger passengers across Wales
03/11/2025 More young people across Wales will now benefit from reduced bus fares as the £1 fare pilot scheme expands to include all 5–15-year-olds. |
EXCLUSIVE: Intervention cost hits £9.5m
30/10/2025 Councils have been forced to shell out £9.5m on Government intervention over the last four years, research by The MJ has found. |
Chancellor failed to get licence to rent out home
30/10/2025 The PM has declined calls for an investigation after Chancellor Reeves apologised for renting out her family home without a licence from Southwark Council. |
Scrapping two-child limit could lift 330,000 children out of poverty, report finds
30/10/2025 The Government could reduce the number of children growing up in poverty by an estimated 330,000 if it scrapped the two-child limit, according to think tank. |
Councils accused of homelessness ‘gatekeeping’
29/10/2025 A third of young people in England who approached their local authority for help in 2023/24 were not assessed under the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) 2017. |
Warning issued after seizure of 3,600 illegal vehicle parts
29/10/2025 Authorities have seized more than 3,600 counterfeit vehicle parts worth over £100,000 from a self-storage facility in South Gloucestershire. |
Tourist tax could pave way to greater fiscal devolution
29/10/2025 Enabling mayors in England to levy tourist taxes could pave the way for greater fiscal devolution, a think-tank has suggested. |
PAC calls for ‘clear strategy’ on bus services
29/10/2025 MPs have urged the Government to set out a clear vision for local bus services, amid concerns over accessibility for elderly and disabled passengers. |
Building Safety Regulator delays prompt rethink
28/10/2025 Elements of building safety could be removed from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and returned to local authority control. |
MP calls for new mayors to take legal action on climate
28/10/2025 Green MP Siân Berry has proposed a new statutory duty on mayors created under the English Devolution Bill, urging them to take action on climate change. |
Community cohesion concerns over Inverness asylum plans
28/10/2025 Plans to house asylum seekers in Inverness have raised concerns over community cohesion within the relatively small community. |
Company faces ‘zero tolerance’ penalty for fire safety failings
28/10/2025 A company has been fined £50,000 by Birmingham City Council for an ‘unacceptable’ failure to implement essential building improvements. |
MPs urge overhaul of developer levies
28/10/2025 The system for capturing developer contributions is failing communities, leaving vital public amenities like schools and GP surgeries underfunded, MPs say. |
Landmark bus bill becomes law
28/10/2025 The Bus Services Act has officially become law, giving local authorities the power to step in when vital routes are under threat. |
Council reveals ‘substantial tightening’ of air quality target
28/10/2025 Oxford City Council has announced plans to establish a new air quality target. |
Welsh Government launches consultation on local election rules
28/10/2025 The Welsh Government has opened a 12-week consultation on proposals to modernise local election rules ahead of the 2027 polls. |
Nine councils in Derbyshire unite behind two unitaries
27/10/2025 Proposals for two unitaries covering Derbyshire are set to be formally considered by councillors at the eight district and boroughs and Derby City Council. |
Councils key to New Towns success, say peers
27/10/2025 Councils must have a key role to make a success of the New Towns programme, peers have urged. |
Three unitary councils proposed for Staffordshire shake up
27/10/2025 Three southern Staffordshire councils have unveiled a local government reorganisation plan aimed at creating three new unitary authorities. |
Scottish councils demand £750m social care lifeline
24/10/2025 Scotland’s political leaders have been told they face a ‘defining moment’ for local services — with social care at the centre of a new call for action. |
EXCLUSIVE: Fair funding fightback
24/10/2025 An alliance of urban authorities is pressing the Government to change tack on the fair funding review. |
London’s ULEZ cuts pollution, but challenges remain
23/10/2025 A new study shows that London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has delivered a significant drop in roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2). |
Lancashire leaders call for delay to council shake-up
23/10/2025 Lancashire County Council has asked the Government to delay the county’s planned local government reorganisation. |
Two new councils proposed in Cambridgeshire overhaul
23/10/2025 Cambridgeshire County Council has formally approved a major plan to reorganise local government, paving the way for the creation of two unitary authorities. |
Government delays SEND overhaul
22/10/2025 The long-awaited schools white paper, intended to overhaul special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in England, will now be delayed. |
Edinburgh to miss 2030 net zero target
22/10/2025 Edinburgh City Council will not meet its ambition to be net zero by 2030, according to a report discussed by councillors yesterday. |
Councils urged to step up as pothole breakdowns soar
21/10/2025 Councils face renewed pressure to maintain roads as new RAC figures reveal a 25% rise in pothole-related breakdowns over the summer compared to last year. |
Salford Council mural demolition sparks heritage outcry
21/10/2025 A campaign has been launched to stop Salford City Council from demolishing a ‘rare and beautifully crafted’ post-war mural. |
Devon’s district councils unveil reorganisation plan
21/10/2025 Devon’s district councils have published a new reorganisation blueprint to reshape how local government works across the county. |
Essex CC leaves 'bitter taste' with 'underhand' reorg move
21/10/2025 Relations between Essex local authorities have been soured after the county council spent nearly £37,000 informing residents of its preferred LGR option. |
‘Suck it up’: Leaked video leads to Reform UK suspensions
20/10/2025 Reform UK has suspended four councillors following the leak of a video from a virtual Kent County Council meeting. |
1.6 million drivers fined for yellow line parking
20/10/2025 More than 1.6 million drivers were slapped with Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in 2024 for parking on single or double yellow lines, according to The AA. |
Failures continue at Grenfell council, peers find
Ministers urged to synchronise reorganisation and mayoral timetables
North leaders urge Chancellor to back ‘Great North’ growth plan
Devon unitary council could save £28m annually
