Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans
David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.
Research finds council homes falling behind in solar uptake
02/06/2026 Councils are being outpaced by private homeowners in their installation rate of rooftop solar panels, data has found. |
New food plan strives to boost heathy living in West Northants
10/04/2026 West Northants Council has announced a new food plan to encourage healthy eating through increasing access to affordable food. |
Parish council seeks to protect character of rural village
09/03/2026 A parish council has objected to housing development plans in a Conservation Area village due to the possible effects on its character. |
Cornwall Council supports circular economy with reuse shops
17/02/2026 Cornwall Council’s eight reuse shops have saved roughly 500 tonnes of waste. |
Exclusive: London borough is top for productivity
05/02/2026 Kensington and Chelsea LBC is the most productive council in England, the latest IMPOWER Index Top 10 has revealed. |
Council seeks ethical whalebone arch replacement
03/02/2026 North Yorkshire Council is considering sustainable replacement options for the town’s historic whalebone arch. |
Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year
02/12/2025 Acrospire is delighted to announce its recognition at the 2025 Highway Electrical Association (HEA) Awards, where it was awarded the prestigious title of Sustainable Project of the Year. |
TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%
19/11/2025 Lincolnshire County Council is working with TRT Lighting on a countywide retrofit programme that’s cutting street lighting energy use by more than 65%. |
Nottingham’s new sustainable transport bridge set to open
06/10/2025 Nottingham’s new walking and cycling bridge has seen its first opening for tours ahead of its lifting in November. |
Allotment pressures see councils shrink plot sizes
15/09/2025 Over three quarters of councils have limited the size of allotment plots, the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) has found. |
Yorkshire schools SuDS partnership boosts flood resilience
05/09/2025 Schools are ideal for sustainable drainage systems as part of flood and storm overflow reduction strategies, says Lorna Davis, director, SuDSPlanter Ltd. |
How to Fix Local Roads: Sustainable Road Maintenance Solutions for Local Government
06/06/2025 Explore expert insights on sustainable road maintenance and pothole repair, and learn how local government can fix the road network with proactive strategies. |
Wandsworth welcomes e-scooter transport trial
13/05/2025 Wandsworth Borough Council has started an e-scooter rental trial to encourage safer and greener travel on public roads. |
Call for kerbside collections amidst battery-fire crisis
28/04/2025 Universal kerbside collections for waste batteries and electricals across the UK could save £6bn by boosting recycling and tackling the battery fire 'epidemic'. |
North ‘key’ to green industries, says think tank
25/03/2025 New mayoral industrial strategy councils should be established to help drive sustainable manufacturing and boost local areas in the north, think tank says. |
Vent-Axia Wins H&V News Low Carbon Impact Award
06/12/2024 Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Low Carbon Impact Award: Commercial or Industrial’ at the prestigious H&V News Awards. |
£6bn allocated for energy efficiency schemes
18/12/2023 The Government has revealed how it plans to spend £6bn improving the UK’s energy efficiency. |
Battery-powered trains hit tracks in UK first
06/10/2023 The first UK passenger trains to run using battery technology have been launched in the Liverpool City Region. |
Place directors under ‘immense pressure’ publish strategic objectives
03/10/2023 Place directors have called for action on planning, infrastructure and the environment, including a financial regime enabling councils to build more affordable and ‘climate-ready’ homes. |
New programme to help councils with climate change goals
03/10/2023 A sustainability programme has been launched by the Local Government Association (LGA) to help councils reach carbon reduction targets. |
Gove blocks M&S plans to rebuild Marble Arch store
21/07/2023 Michael Gove has ruled that Marks & Spencer cannot demolish and redevelop its flagship central London store. |
Levelling up committee launches local audit inquiry
03/03/2023 An inquiry into financial audit in local authorities has been launched to ensure councils are financially sustainable and remain accountable to residents. |
Local government can drive the UK’s green skills revolution
10/08/2021 Cara Jenkinson, cities manager at the climate solutions charity Ashden, looks at how local government can drive the UK’s green skills revolution. |
Islington Council launches ‘revolutionary’ energy centre
05/03/2020 Islington Council today launched an energy centre which converts waste heat from the London underground into heating for homes, schools and leisure centres. |
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Showcasing building excellence
18/12/2018 Public Property finds out why a new cinema in East Sussex has been crowned the ‘best public service building’ in a recent awards ceremony. |
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East Sussex councils consider unitary bid
12/10/2018 Two local councils have had ‘informal’ discussions about breaking away from a struggling East Sussex County Council in response to an ongoing financial crisis. |
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Councils warn a lack of funding holding back sustainable travel
24/08/2018 A lack of funding is stopping councils from investing in sustainable travel, council leaders have warned today. |
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Councillors deny 'turning their backs' on sustainable transport
29/03/2018 Council leaders have hit back against claims local authorities are reneging on sustainable transport because they are allowed to ‘mark their own homework’. |
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Bristol-based digital scheme to encourage sustainable travel
13/07/2016 City workers in Bristol can now find ‘commute buddies’ as part of a new digital initiative to cut congestion. |
