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.
Local government pandemic planning criticised by Covid Inquiry
21/10/2026 Poor planning for the pandemic in local government contributed to its devastating impact on adult social care, the Covid Inquiry has found. |
£10.4bn SEND deficit looms as councils face section 114 risk
12/10/2026 Deficits relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services are set to balloon to £10.4bn over the next two years, analysis projects. |
Changes to empty homes powers 'particularly concerning'
08/10/2026 Landlords have voiced alarm over plans to bolster council powers to bring empty homes back into use. |
Over 90% of councils get green light for SEND grants
06/10/2026 More than nine in 10 councils will see their deficits for SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) services reduced by 90% this autumn. |
Scots council map to be torn up
22/09/2026 The Scottish Government has announced proposals for a major shake-up of councils. |
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee chair elected
17/09/2026 Abena Oppong-Asare has been elected as chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government select committee. |
Director issues warning following legal action
16/09/2026 A council director targeted by a member of the public with legal action has voiced fears others could be singled out in the same manner. |
Scottish local government system to be overhauled
04/09/2026 A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland' has been announced by first minister John Swinney. |
Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts
03/09/2026 Wandsworth LBC is to use legislation introduced almost 20 years ago in an attempt to fend off government funding cuts. |
Luton and Milton Keynes push for strategic mayoral authority
02/09/2026 Two councils are pressing the Government to form a mayoral strategic authority covering Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. |
Lincolnshire issues legal LGR letter to Government
27/08/2026 Lincolnshire CC has joined the ranks of councils embarking on the road to legal challenges against the Government over reorganisation decisions. |
North Yorkshire Council chief announces retirement
27/08/2026 Richard Flinton has announced he is to stand down as chief executive of North Yorkshire Council. |
Civil servants seconded to all mayoral authorities
24/08/2026 Civil servants are to be seconded to every mayoral authority in the country, the Government has announced. |
Questions over link between welfare and rent increases
18/08/2026 Unfreezing housing benefits would not drive increasing rents, according to newly-published analysis. |
Devolution race exposes divisions over mayor question
13/08/2026 The Government was this week facing hurdles as it races to complete the devolution map across England by the end of 2028. |
Doubts over health and care integration agreements
06/08/2026 Doubts have been cast over the future of a key model for joint working between health and council services. |
CIPFA report uncovers 'weak financial management' at Hillingdon
03/08/2026 Hillingdon LBC must change course to avoid relying on exceptional financial support (EFS) for years to come, a report has concluded. |
Councils' vulnerability to cyber attacks highlighted
29/07/2026 English councils are more vulnerable to cyber attacks than a year ago, according to annual analysis by the Cyber Centre of Excellence. |
Local government handed role developing skills pipelines
28/07/2026 Councils and mayors will be given a role in developing skills pipelines for local industries under plans announced by the Government. |
Burnham to boost mayors' spending power
28/07/2026 Prime Minister Andy Burham is preparing to announce a significant boost to mayors' spending power later this week, it has been reported. |
