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Council forgoes lake ownership following algae issues

21/07/2025

A council has handed over its lease on a lake after ‘toxic blue-green algae’ is found in the water.

New town developments could advance amid local objections

21/07/2025

New town developments could proceed amid resistance from residents, says housing and planning minister.

Councils benefit from £15m boost for nature schemes

18/07/2025

Councils are to receive £15m funding to enrich green areas in towns and cities.

Election strategy sees voting age lowered by two years

18/07/2025

The Government has announced plans to allow 16-and 17-year-olds the right to vote in both local and general elections.

Norwich secures investment for redevelopment scheme

17/07/2025

Norwich City Council had partnered with Aviva Capital Partners (ACP) to deliver a £350m redevelopment project.

Councils urged to boost scarce holiday childcare spaces

17/07/2025

Only 9% of councils have sufficient holiday childcare places for at least 75% of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in their area, a survey has revealed.

Councils protest against adult gaming centres

16/07/2025

A syndicate of more than 30 local authorities is campaigning against the rise of adult gaming centres (AGCs).

West Lindsey residents back big bin hire trial

15/07/2025

West Lindsey District Council is considering implementing a big bin hire scheme on a permanent basis.

Skyscraper proposals spark concern amongst residents

15/07/2025

Salford City Council is set to discuss proposals for the third tallest skyscraper in the UK.

Farage: ‘Virtue-signalling’ climate targets must go

15/07/2025

Nigel Farage has ordered Reform UK council leaders to give up on what he calls ‘virtue-signalling’ net zero targets.

Councils face pressure to cut back on prevention spending

15/07/2025

Overstretched budgets mean that care leaders have been forced to reduce spending on prevention by more than 10% this year, a new ADASS survey has revealed.

Councils secure funding for EV charging scheme

14/07/2025

Local authorities are to benefit from a £25m scheme to enable cheaper electric vehicle (EV) charging for those without off-street parking.

Rollout of £500m fund to support young people

14/07/2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to announce the launch of the Better Futures Fund, a £500m initiative to help reduce youth poverty.

Councils must support care-experienced young people, says report

11/07/2025

More funding is required to improve early intervention services for children’s social care, says Education Committee.

Notting Hill Carnival receives vital funding boost

10/07/2025

Councils have delivered almost £1m of extra funding to enable Notting Hill Carnival to take place as planned this year.

Call for £5bn investment to revamp high streets

10/07/2025

An investment of £5bn is needed to boost UK high streets and city centres, think tank says.

Gloucestershire to benefit from ‘transformative’ technology park project

10/07/2025

Developers have confirmed plans to build a Nuclear and Clean Energy Technology Park in Gloucestershire.

Affordable housing projects to receive £100m uplift

09/07/2025

Housebuilders are set to deliver a boost of £100m to affordable housing projects across the UK.

Councils set to benefit from ‘bespoke’ housebuilding support

08/07/2025

A vanguard of 10 councils has been selected to co-design the new Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS).

Alarm raised over safeguarding risks in temporary accommodation

07/07/2025

Councils must do more to consider safeguarding risks when housing children in temporary accommodation, says the Children’s Commissioner.

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LGOF: Will it work?

Dr Jonathan Carr-West, LGIU, discusses the Local Government Outcomes Framework (LGOF), the latest instalment in the history of local government accountability.
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