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.
Ombudsman calls for clearer signposting around council tax appeals
26/08/2026 The Ombudsman has revealed that people could be unaware of the possible opportunity to challenge council tax bills they believe to be incorrect. |
Human Rights committee calls for reform of social care system
26/08/2026 Over 84,000 children across England are currently being looked after by councils, research has found. |
Council calls for repairs of former Batman building
25/08/2026 Buckinghamshire Council served a repairs notice on the listed property used in the Batman Begins film due to its declining condition. |
Council justified in action against illegal hotel use, inquiry finds
24/08/2026 A council’s enforcement action over the unauthorised use of a former hotel has been backed by a planning inspector. |
Pothole fighting machine to hit North East Lincolnshire
24/08/2026 North East Lincolnshire Council plans to pilot new pothole-fixing technology to help repair roads across the community. |
Luton Council unveils £18m+ investment to strengthen communities
21/08/2026 An investment of almost £19m has been backed by Luton Council, as part of a drive to support neighbourhoods, jobs, and local people. |
North Lincolnshire reveals progress in AI growth
20/08/2026 North Lincolnshire should be designated an AI Growth Zone, the council has argued. |
London ULEZ proves effective in supporting children’s lung growth
19/08/2026 Raised air quality standards due to London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) have been linked to better lung growth in children, research has found. |
West Midlands leaders empowered to run local bus network
19/08/2026 A partnership between the Government and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will see bus services brought under local control. |
Croydon considers GPS tagging to deter persistent shoplifters
18/08/2026 Proposals to use GPS tags are being discussed by Croydon Council to help combat issues with ‘prolific shoplifters’. |
Campaign launched to support care home residents with hearing loss
17/08/2026 Ninety per cent of care home residents live with some form of hearing loss, research has found. |
Caution urged due to wildfire risk across communities
17/08/2026 The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called for a long-term wildfire strategy amid the increasing risk of wildfires that are threatening homes. |
Council warns drivers over hazardous bin lorry undertaking
11/08/2026 Blaby District Council has issued a prosecution warning to ‘menace drivers’ who have been dangerously undertaking the local authority’s bin crews. |
Councils set to gain powers to block new betting and vape shops
11/08/2026 Councils are to be given strengthened powers to prevent new betting and vape shops from opening, the Prime Minister has announced. |
Local farmers and wildlife come under pressure as drought spreads
11/08/2026 A warning has been issued about the impacts of dry weather on local farmers and wildlife as nearly three quarters of England enters drought status. |
Warwickshire A46 bridge project gets back on track after delays
10/08/2026 Warwickshire County Council has revealed that a ‘major milestone’ has been reached in its A46 Stoneleigh Junction bridge project following past ‘challenges’. |
Six London councils warn new equality code risks excluding Trans+ people
10/08/2026 Six London councils have urged the Government to ensure Trans+ people are not excluded from public life following the commencement of new rules on single-sex spaces. |
Urgent call for stronger protections for migrant nursing staff
07/08/2026 Research has found that migrant nursing staff in the social care sector are being exploited by employers, with unethical practices around visa sponsorship having been exposed. |
Cornwall’s refuse fleet leads in mobile signal study
06/08/2026 Cornwall Council is carrying out a mobile coverage investigation with support from its fleet of food waste vehicles. |
Council receives objection to ‘deficient assessment’ of oil site expansion
05/08/2026 A campaign group has submitted an objection to Surrey County Council, in an attempt to prevent an oil site development being approved. |
