Fighting the Fakes: The battle against AI disinformation
The Electoral Commission has launched a deepfake detection pilot ahead of May's elections. LocalGov's editor William Eichler finds out how it works.
London faces loss of 42,000 homes from development pipeline
21/04/2026 At least 42,000 homes are set to be lost from London's residential development pipeline, according to new research from property consultancy Savills. |
North Yorkshire Council urged to reject fracking application
21/04/2026 Campaigners have urged North Yorkshire Council to reject a controversial planning application that would allow fracking to take place near Scarborough. |
COSLA calls for stronger local democracy
21/04/2026 COSLA has published a white paper setting out a plan to embed the right to local self-government at the heart of Scottish public life. |
English council data breaches up 53%
21/04/2026 Data breach incidents recorded by English local councils have risen by 53% over the past five years, according to new research based on FOI requests. |
Allotment cockerel ban sparks culling fears
20/04/2026 Plans by Durham CC to ban cockerels from allotments have triggered an outcry from bird owners, who warn the policy could lead to animals being culled. |
Illegal children's home placements up 370%
20/04/2026 The use of illegal, unregistered children's homes has surged by more than 370% in four years, according to new research. |
Public toilet numbers reach crisis point
20/04/2026 New research has revealed there is just one public toilet for every 15,481 people in England, as experts warn of ‘public toilet deserts’. |
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Fighting the Fakes: The battle against AI disinformation
17/04/2026 The Electoral Commission has launched a deepfake detection pilot ahead of May's elections. LocalGov's editor William Eichler finds out how it works. |
Bracknell Forest apologises for land search delays after software switch
17/04/2026 Bracknell Forest Council has apologised for disruption to local property purchases caused by a significant data issue. |
LocalGov Round-Up: Southport inquiry, pay talks and Reform’s savings claim
17/04/2026 Southport inquiry fallout, a pay standoff, record six-figure salaries, a roads funding row and Reform UK's savings claims – it's been a busy week. |
Government to examine deaths of vulnerable care leavers
16/04/2026 The Government has announced a review into the deaths of vulnerable care leavers, aiming to improve protections for young people leaving the care system. |
EXCLUSIVE: Dramatic fall in LGA staff morale revealed
16/04/2026 Morale among LGA employees fell dramatically during the year leading up to restructuring though problems were mounting as far back as 2024. |
Electoral Commission launches deepfake detection pilot ahead of May elections
16/04/2026 The Electoral Commission has launched a pilot scheme to detect and counter political deepfakes ahead of elections in England, Scotland and Wales on 7 May. |
Think tank proposes later-life social care fund
16/04/2026 A think tank is calling for a fundamental redesign of how later-life social care is funded in England, proposing a new national insurance-style fund. |
Bury Council election cancelled following candidate's death
16/04/2026 A local election in Bury has been cancelled after the death of one of the candidates standing in the Moorside ward. |
Government opens £1bn fund to repair bridges, flyovers and tunnels
15/04/2026 The Government has launched a new £1bn Structures Fund to help councils repair ageing bridges, flyovers and tunnels across England. |
Council leaders warn EP shortage threatens SEND ambitions
15/04/2026 Council chiefs are sounding the alarm over a shortage of Educational Psychologists that threatens to derail Government SEND plans. |
Stafford trio join Churchill in borough's highest honour
15/04/2026 Stafford Borough Council has unanimously voted to award its highest honour to three individuals in recognition of their service to the area. |
Council tax enforcement rules to be overhauled
15/04/2026 The Government has announced changes to council tax administration in England, giving households more time to settle arrears. |
Inspectors hit Basildon BC with lowest social housing grade
15/04/2026 Basildon BC has been awarded the lowest possible social housing grade following an inspection that uncovered very serious failings. |
