Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling
The new LocalGov and Multiverse report explores how workforce upskilling is driving smarter, more efficient, and inclusive local government transformation.
Mayor welcomes new road safety strategy
07/01/2026 West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the first national road safety strategy in more than a decade. |
Need for SEND support in London hits record levels
07/01/2026 The number of children in London requiring special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support has reached record levels, new analysis reveals. |
Councils that boycott Israel could face legal action, Reed warns
07/01/2026 Labour-run local authorities could face legal action if they pursue boycotts against Israel, Communities Secretary Steve Reed has warned. |
Councillors urge PM to end rule blocking betting shop controls
06/01/2026 Hundreds of councillors have backed calls to scrap an ‘outdated’ rule that limits councils’ ability to prevent betting shops from opening on high streets. |
Reform-led Derbyshire council eyes 5% council tax hike
06/01/2026 Reform-led Derbyshire County Council is considering a council tax increase of up to 5% as it seeks to close a significant budget gap. |
Council housing cuts loom without rent reform, London boroughs warn
05/01/2026 London boroughs are warning that deep cuts to social housing services are inevitable unless ministers back changes to social rent policy later this month. |
Council responds to tragic incident in Withernsea
05/01/2026 The leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council has paid tribute to the emergency services and volunteers involved in a major search and rescue operation. |
Pothole payouts reveal postcode lottery for drivers
05/01/2026 Motorists seeking compensation for pothole damage face wildly different outcomes depending on where they live, new figures reveal. |
National recruitment campaign for local government launched
05/01/2026 A new national recruitment drive aiming to boost council workforces has been launched amid growing staffing pressures across local government. |
Council apologises for sign language failure
05/01/2026 A London council has apologised after failing to find a sign language interpreter for a deaf man receiving care. |
Local government leaders recognised in 2026 New Year honours list
02/01/2026 The 2026 New Year honours list has highlighted a group of senior local government figures for their dedication to public service across the UK. |
Motor neurone disease patients dying before home adaptation grants approved
24/12/2025 Many people living with motor neurone disease (MND) are dying before essential grants to adapt their homes are approved, according to new research. |
Former councillor accused of raping ex-wife
23/12/2025 A former Tory councillor from Swindon has appeared in court charged with drugging and raping his ex-wife. |
Young care leavers to get free prescriptions
23/12/2025 Local authority leaders have welcomed an announcement that care leavers will receive free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services up to the age of 25. |
Crackdown on rogue landlords expands
23/12/2025 The Government has expanded a successful pilot scheme to tackle rogue landlords and protect public funds, the Department for Work and Pensions has announced. |
FOI reveals scale of housing complaints facing councils
22/12/2025 New Freedom of Information (FOI) research has revealed the scale and nature of housing-related complaints received by councils across England. |
Councils adopt long-term coastal erosion strategy
22/12/2025 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and New Forest District Council have formally adopted a strategy for tackling coastal erosion. |
Council staff demand pay rise amid rising pressures
01/12/2025 Unions representing council workers have today submitted their joint pay claim for 2026–27, calling for a wage rise of at least £3,000. |
Neighbourhood Board submits 10-year regeneration plan
01/12/2025 The Hastings Neighbourhood Board (HNB) has formally submitted its long-term regeneration plan to the Government for approval. |
Councils hit two-thirds compliance with EV charger rules
28/11/2025 Two-thirds of UK councils are now meeting full requirements under the Public Charge Point Regulations (PCPR) 2023, according to Drax Electric Vehicles. |
