Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling
The new LocalGov and Multiverse report explores how workforce upskilling is driving smarter, more efficient, and inclusive local government transformation.
Councils face ‘capacity crisis’ of unspent developer funds
02/03/2026 Roughly £9bn in unspent developer contributions is being held by councils, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has found. |
Over £100m announced for kinship carers in seven council areas
27/02/2026 A new Government pilot scheme will see seven council areas provided with funding for kinship carers. |
Parish councillor honoured for ‘transformative’ local impact
26/02/2026 A parish councillor for North Cerney Parish Council has received a Councillor of the Year award. |
John Lewis no longer to deliver Build to Rent housing
26/02/2026 The John Lewis Partnership has withdrawn from its Build to Rent business that pledged to provide 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing. |
Council apologises for college transport mistake
25/02/2026 A council has apologised to a woman with complex learning difficulties who it did not provide with sufficient funding for her transport to college. |
Manchester high schoolers to benefit from free gym classes
24/02/2026 Young people aged 11 to 16 could receive access to free gym and fitness services in Manchester. |
Camden celebrates strides in workforce inclusivity scheme
24/02/2026 Camden Council has reached its goal of producing one hundred accessible employment opportunities in one hundred days. |
Local archeological project backed by Leicestershire CC
24/02/2026 Leicestershire County Council is on board with a fundraising scheme to save a 3,000-year-old golden torc. |
South Ayrshire Council could consider job cuts in new workforce plan
20/02/2026 South Ayrshire Council has revealed that workforce changes will be unavoidable as part of the measures required to close its budget gap. |
Council leader speaks out against hatred ahead of Britain First march
20/02/2026 The leader of Manchester City Council has released a statement to help unite residents against the upcoming Britain First march this weekend. |
Preston City Council looks to boost council housing stock
20/02/2026 Preston City Council is seeking to secure 19 council-owned affordable homes after submitting a conditional offer to a private developer. |
Council-run education catering services face mounting pressures, research finds
19/02/2026 Over 60% of councils that cater for schools have cited final pressures as the key driver for undertaking a catering service review, a survey has found. |
Former council worker jailed for nearly £900,000 theft
19/02/2026 A former council employee has been sentenced to almost five years in prison after stealing nearly £900,000 from benefit claimants’ accounts. |
Regeneration programme to boost affordable housing stock in Westminster
19/02/2026 Westminster City Council is delivering a regeneration project that will provide 1,750 new homes. |
Residents reminded to stay alert amid AI phone scams
18/02/2026 Northumberland County Council has warned residents to report suspicious phone calls following the rise of a new scam that uses AI-generated voice cloning. |
Gloucestershire CC supports nature recovery with new local strategy
18/02/2026 Gloucestershire County Council has produced a strategy to promote nature recovery and enhance biodiversity across the region. |
West Midlands Mayor urges climate action to protect economy
17/02/2026 Climate inaction could cost the West Midlands almost £3bn by the 2050s, the mayor has warned. |
Joined-up approach to tackle unauthorised parking near Bristol Airport
17/02/2026 A new Parking Action Plan is being delivered by Bristol Airport, North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police, to combat rogue parking companies. |
Cornwall Council supports circular economy with reuse shops
17/02/2026 Cornwall Council’s eight reuse shops have saved roughly 500 tonnes of waste. |
Belfast CC invests in arts events for underserved groups
16/02/2026 Belfast City Council is launching a grant scheme to boost access to music and arts events for under 18s. |
