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.
Call for annual property tax to replace council tax
29/10/2025 Nearly 70% of people have reported that the elimination of council tax would improve their living standards. |
Council responds to four-day week fears
29/10/2025 South Cambridgeshire District Council has reinforced its ‘exceptionally high’ performance standards following concerns over its four-day week trial. |
Company faces ‘zero tolerance’ penalty for fire safety failings
28/10/2025 A company has been fined £50,000 by Birmingham City Council for an ‘unacceptable’ failure to implement essential building improvements. |
Council reveals ‘substantial tightening’ of air quality target
28/10/2025 Oxford City Council has announced plans to establish a new air quality target. |
AI chatbot to offer 24-hour adult social care support
28/10/2025 Bradford Council has rolled out a new AI platform to boost adult social care services. |
What is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo)?
27/10/2025 With the growing popularity of Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) use among councils, it is important to understand how they operate. This LocalGov ‘Need to Know’ guide explores best practice for LATCo managers, as well as the benefits, risks and incentives associated with the companies. |
Brighton and Hove back £50m spend to combat housing ‘disaster’
27/10/2025 Brighton and Hove City Council is to invest £50m to deliver more social and affordable housing. |
Local colleges invited to consider council careers
27/10/2025 Students have benefitted from the opportunity to participate in council officer activities to boost interest in local politics. |
Commissioner calls for ‘immediate review’ of Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
17/10/2025 A decision to prohibit Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a football game against Aston Villa has been called into question. |
‘Transformative’ social housing complex wins architectural recognition
17/10/2025 A social housing complex has been awarded the Stirling Prize for architectural excellence. |
Councillors to reimburse £110,000 allowance overpayments
17/10/2025 Oldham councillors have been overpaid in allowances by more than £100,000, a report has revealed. |
New unitaries in the south to cost over £12m
16/10/2025 The creation of new unitary authorities in the South of England is due to cost councils millions of pounds. |
Essex CC wows with road resurfacing results
15/10/2025 Essex County Council’s use of graphene-enhanced asphalt has produced ‘very encouraging’ results. |
Approval of largest solar farm scheme branded ‘appalling’
15/10/2025 A 3,000 acre solar farm project in Lincolnshire has received Government approval despite opposition from the county council. |
Medway’s care services boosted by AI technology
14/10/2025 An AI-driven care system is enabling Medway Council to deliver support to residents in their homes. |
MPs back five unitary authorities in Essex
14/10/2025 Local government reorganisation plans to create five new unitary authorities in Essex have been backed by several MPs. |
Public footpaths facing barriers nationwide
13/10/2025 Over 30,000 public rights of ways are blocked in England and Wales, research has found. |
Town pollution levels fall due to speed limit
13/10/2025 A 20mph speed limit has contributed to improved air quality in a local town, the Forest of Dean District Council has confirmed. |
Autumn Budget: Rising business rates could cost 150,000 jobs
13/10/2025 Business rates could pose a threat to 60,000 small businesses and 150,000 jobs, data finds. |
Councils risk ‘financial collapse’ due to TA costs
13/10/2025 Temporary accommodation spending could create a deficit of over £740m per year in the capital, research has revealed. |
