Watch: Cadaema’s David Parrett on getting a grip on council estates
David Parrett, Director at Cadaema Consulting Services, talks to LocalGov about why councils lack basic data on their buildings and what they can do about it.
Council warns about uptick in cold calling
29/10/2026 Northumberland County Council has urged residents to be vigilant about cold callers following a rise in unsolicited contact from housing claims companies. |
Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
28/10/2026 The threshold for Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) is being increased to £18,000 to support high streets, the Chancellor has announced. |
Savings of £600m+ could be unlocked through better FLS coverage, research says
28/10/2026 Providing improved access to Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) could save health and social care costs of over £600m in five years, research has found. |
Strengthened call for changes to blue badge guidance
27/10/2026 A council has urged the Department for Transport (DfT) to reconsider reforms to blue badge guidance to ensure fairness for applicants. |
Derry City and Strabane DC celebrates newly acquired age-friendly employer status
27/10/2026 Derry City and Strabane District Council has signed an Age-friendly Employer Pledge that confirms its dedication to supporting employees aged 50 and above. |
Greater Manchester to pilot new mental health programme for young people
26/10/2026 A new mental health pilot is being rolled out in Greater Manchester to help young people being supported by social care. |
Government rolls out advice to help communities prepare for emergencies
23/10/2026 The Government has published updated advice to help communities prepare for emergencies, following consultation with local resilience forums. |
Shortlist for UK City of Culture unveiled
22/10/2026 The UK City of Culture shortlist has been revealed to include Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham. |
EV drivers to save hundreds when installing home charging
21/10/2026 Up to £300 in savings can now be made by electric vehicle (EV) drivers when installing cross-pavement chargers. |
Sheffield unveils new citywide energy plan
20/10/2026 Sheffield City Council has revealed its new Local Area Energy Plan, which outlines ‘substantial potential for rooftop solar’. |
Bradford to benefit from new reliable train station
20/10/2026 Local communities are to be empowered with better transport connections through the delivery of a new station at Bradford Interchange. |
Call for national inquiry into air pollution inequalities
19/10/2026 Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to carry out a national inquiry into the disproportionate health impacts of air pollution. |
Centre for children with complex SEND needs is rolled out in Bradford
16/10/2026 Bradford Council has announced the opening of a new specialist centre that will support children with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). |
Multimillion-pound investment confirmed for local heritage buildings
15/10/2026 The Government is investing more than £41m to revive local heritage and faith buildings such as churches, synagogues and town halls. |
Council launches campaign against hate crime in the workplace
13/10/2026 Westmorland and Furness has urged businesses to take a stand against hate crime in the workplace and provide staff with greater support. |
Epping Forest waste teams manage downed power line hazard
13/10/2026 Epping Forest District Council has revealed that its waste crew recently combatted a ‘potentially life-threatening scene’ during its litter rounds. |
Pilot scheme launched to help communities combat flooding
13/10/2026 The Government has announced plans to pilot new Flood Performance Certificates (FPCs) to help homeowners access information about their property’s flood risk and increase resilience. |
Croydon tenants who downsize could receive home redecorations
12/10/2026 Croydon Council is seeking approval for a home downsizing pilot that could provide residents with housing upgrades and redecorations. |
NILGA conference calls for stronger local government partnership
09/10/2026 At the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) conference, members and experts discussed ‘practical priorities for stronger local delivery’. |
Councils struggling to meet rising demand for safe accommodation
07/10/2026 Councils are receiving over one request per day for safe accommodation from people affected by domestic abuse. |
