Watch: LGIU's Jonathan Carr-West on the Government's LGR pause
LGIU chief executive Jonathan Carr-West talks to LocalGov about the pause to local government reorganisation and what it means for councils left in limbo.
York Council awarded national role in children’s services improvement
15/09/2026 The Department for Education has selected City of York Council as a Children’s Social Care Improvement Team (CIT). |
Four London councils warn Mansion Tax could cost residents £275m
15/09/2026 A joint letter has been written by four London boroughs to express concerns about the repercussions of introducing 'Mansion Tax'. |
Rise in local election abuse prompts call for stronger protections
14/09/2026 Local election candidates saw a 34% increase in abuse and intimidation compared to last year. |
New £1bn train fleet to create hundreds of jobs in Derby
11/09/2026 An investment of £1bn has been confirmed to support the delivery of 29 new battery-electric trains that will serve northern communities and boost local workforces. |
Councillors call for emergency climate change briefing
10/09/2026 A televised emergency briefing on the national climate crisis is required, East Suffolk Council has argued. |
New registration service launched to support rogue landlord crackdown
10/09/2026 A new registration service has been developed to help councils identify rogue landlords more effectively. |
Dudley makes strides in beating antisocial behaviour through drone initiative
09/09/2026 Dudley Council’s introduction of new drone technology has helped officers to identify roughly around 40 Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) breaches. |
Green councillor challenges leader for by-election nomination
08/09/2026 A local councillor from Camden is challenging Green Party leader Zack Polanski in his attempt to win a byelection seat. |
Charity calls for new strategy to support care leaver workforce
07/09/2026 Two-thirds of councils don't require Personal Advisers for care leavers to have any accredited training or qualifications, research has found. |
Broken fridge overload prompts LGA warning
01/09/2026 A message of caution has been issued over the accumulation of broken fridges at recycling centres amid a lack of council storage. |
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’. |
