10 ways councils are making budgets go further
Discover 10 ways councils are stretching budgets further, from digital transformation and energy efficiency to community partnerships and data-driven decision-making.
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10 ways councils are making budgets go further
10/10/2025 Discover 10 ways councils are stretching budgets further, from digital transformation and energy efficiency to community partnerships and data-driven decision-making. |
Cornwall Council rethinks climate goals
10/10/2025 Cornwall Council is considering pushing its net zero target back until 2045. |
Council greenlights John Lewis rental home project
10/10/2025 John Lewis’ plans to deliver 170 new homes in Reading have been unanimously supported by the council. |
Parking apps prove unpopular among drivers
10/10/2025 Over 70% of motorists have struggled while using mobile apps for parking payments over the last year, data reveals. |
Council adopts AI platform to support local funding scheme
09/10/2025 An AI-powered tool is being used by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to help allocate the region’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds. |
Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews: Safeguarding Children After Abuse or Neglect
09/10/2025 Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs) are vital for protecting children across England. In this LocalGov ‘Need to Know’ guide, we break down what they are, why they matter, and how they help improve safeguarding practices. |
Rural Cornwall to benefit from zero-emission electric bus boost
09/10/2025 Six new zero-emission electric buses have been introduced to serve Route 70 on Cornwall’s bus network |
Licensing review could help pubs and bars ‘thrive’
09/10/2025 The Government is considering introducing changes to ‘outdated’ licensing regulations limiting hospitality venues. |
Over 50% of teachers doubt SEND reforms
08/10/2025 Over 70% of teachers think the children’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is ineffective, research has revealed. |
Greater Manchester council staff face rising levels of abuse
08/10/2025 Incidents of abuse towards Greater Manchester council workers have surged by 17% since 2022/23. |
Call for ‘major’ shift to national assessment system for social care
07/10/2025 Moving to a national assessment system for social care could offer consistency and efficiency benefits, a study suggests. |
Council to investigate links to Israeli Government
07/10/2025 Shetland Islands Council has proposed a motion to investigate its ‘financial holdings in companies linked to the Israeli Government’. |
Waste collection staff reveal declining post-pandemic treatment
07/10/2025 Attitudes towards those working in the waste sector have deteriorated since the pandemic, research reveals. |
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. |
Leeds businesses could pay thousands in parking levy fees
06/10/2025 A workplace parking levy is being discussed by Leeds City Council to produce funds for a planned tram network. |
GPS scheme to drive EV cable theft clampdown
06/10/2025 Electric vehicle users are to benefit from GPS tracking systems to help minimise theft across local areas. |
Council considers court order over unstable building
03/10/2025 Herefordshire Council is seeking legal advice due to safety issues surrounding a high street building. |
Government announces £10m sewage repair scheme
03/10/2025 Communities are to receive more than £10m funded by water company fines to support local cleanup projects. |
Council’s cyber defences receive £25k uplift
03/10/2025 Middlesborough Council has invested in strengthened cyber security systems. |
Drivers to face paying over £4k in congestion charge fees
02/10/2025 Congestion charge fees could surge by £40m next year, analysis has revealed. |
