Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling
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Illegal children’s homes cost councils over £350m in a year, report finds
12/01/2026 Councils have spent more than £350m on placing children in illegal accommodation over the past year, research has revealed. |
New system launched to assess councils’ road repair performance
12/01/2026 A new traffic light rating system has been rolled out to assess how effectively local highway authorities (LHAs) are fixing potholes and maintaining roads. |
Residents warned of risk to homes during Storm Goretti
09/01/2026 Great Yarmouth Borough Council has told those living in clifftop properties that their homes are at ‘serious risk’ of collapse from Storm Goretti. |
Bradford Council wins international recognition for nature reserve
09/01/2026 A nature reserve managed by Bradford Council has been highlighted in a ‘seven wonders of the world’ list for 2026. |
Council held accountable for causing resident ‘significant distress’
08/01/2026 A council has agreed to apologise to a man whose complaints about a neighbour’s anti-social behaviour were ignored. |
Scottish regions awarded £140m to drive local growth
08/01/2026 Five Scottish regions are to receive £140m of Government funding to support local growth initiatives. |
Bromley traffic wardens take further strike action
07/01/2026 Outsourced traffic wardens belonging to the GMB trade union have begun further strike action in Bromley. |
Warrington BC seeks local views on new political boundaries
07/01/2026 Warrington Borough Council has launched a public consultation to help decide on the boundaries for new council wards. |
South Cambs communities to benefit from £100k allotment funding
06/01/2026 Funding of over £100,000 has been approved by South Cambridgeshire District Council to support the improvement of local allotments. |
Crowborough Town Council backs £16k CCTV boost
06/01/2026 Crowborough Town Council plans to spend nearly £16,000 on CCTV improvements. |
Durham CC takes ‘last resort’ legal action against landlord
05/01/2026 Durham County Council has secured a banning order to temporarily prevent a landlord from renting out properties. |
Families urged to be vigilant against fake Christmas toys
24/12/2025 A warning has been issued to remind families of the danger of counterfeit toys amid a rising number of fake Labubu dolls being seized at the border. |
Drivers face ‘ongoing uncertainty’ about EV running costs, says the AA
23/12/2025 Electric vehicle (EV) charging costs on the public network have been frozen since October, research has revealed. |
Shropshire canal incident sees residents rescued by firefighters
22/12/2025 Shropshire Council has reported a ‘major incident’ following the collapse of a local canal bank. |
Bradford’s City of Culture events were backed by around £50m
22/12/2025 Bradford drew in roughly £51m of investment during its UK City of Culture year. |
Maidstone BC drives efficiencies with drone-based fly-tipping scheme
22/12/2025 Maidstone Borough Council has introduced drones to enhance its anti-fly-tipping operations. |
Call for resources to help councils deliver new VAWG strategy
19/12/2025 The LGA has said that the Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy must be ‘backed up with resources’ to support councils in taking action. |
LGA urges investment in 'vital' care leaver services
18/12/2025 The LGA has called for greater council funding to support care leavers following research which reveals that young people experience a ‘sharp decline’ in wellbeing after leaving care. |
Planning approval puts Bedford on course for Universal theme park
17/12/2025 Bedford Borough Council is celebrating a ‘key milestone’ following the Government’s decision to grant planning permission for Universal’s theme park proposals. |
Wirral Council backs £20m HQ scheme to drive jobs and growth
16/12/2025 A local company in Wirral is investing £20m into a new headquarters that will generate ‘dozens of jobs’ and boost economic growth. |
