Is immigration making the UK an ‘island of strangers’?
LocalGov editor William Eichler spoke to Belong CEO Kelly Fowler to discuss immigration, social cohesion, and whether the UK was an ‘island of strangers’.
Hillingdon considers asylum seeker funding legal action
30/05/2025 Hillingdon Council is considering legal action against the Government after the Home Office refused to provide extra funding to house asylum seekers. |
Investment targets to be set for LGPS megafunds
30/05/2025 The Government is to press ahead with proposals to consolidate Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds. |
Government makes EV chargepoints more accessible to drivers
30/05/2025 Drivers could save thousands each year following new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint regulations. |
Councils faced with ‘astronomical’ children’s homes costs
29/05/2025 The number of children’s home placements costing over £500,000 annually has dramatically increased over the last five years, council chiefs warn. |
SEND improvement plan to address ‘systemic failures’
29/05/2025 Bracknell Forest Council has set out plans to improve SEND provision including funding for extra staff. |
Scottish councils keen to explore further devolution
29/05/2025 Scottish councils are keen to explore ‘enhanced' devolution but have expressed reservations about following the English model of regional mayors. |
School meals posing ‘worrying’ health risks, charity warns
29/05/2025 Schools must do more to support children’s long-term health by reducing the quantity of processed meat served at mealtimes, charity says. |
Unions demand pay talks
29/05/2025 A union boss has called for employers to come to the negotiating table as they accused bosses of ‘undermining' their collective bargaining agreement. |
North Lincolnshire Council rejects ‘super council’
29/05/2025 North Lincolnshire Council has rejected proposals for local government reorganisation in Lincolnshire due to a ‘clear lack of support’ from residents. |
Eddie Howe awarded Freedom of Newcastle
29/05/2025 Newcastle City Council members have awarded the Freedom of Newcastle to Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe. |
Housing ombudsman raises alarm over 474% surge in repair complaints
29/05/2025 The housing ombudsman has warned that anger at poor housing conditions could result in unrest as his office reveals a dramatic increase in repair complaints. |
London drivers face 20% congestion charge increase
28/05/2025 Transport for London (TfL) has proposed increasing London’s congestion charge by 20% from January 2026. |
Farage declares the two-child benefit cap must end
28/05/2025 Nigel Farage has announced his intentions to abandon the two-child benefit cap, resulting in over £3bn of new spending. |
John Lewis wins approval for plan to build 430 homes
28/05/2025 The John Lewis Partnership’s largest build-to-rent project has been given the go ahead in West London despite objections from the local council. |
Government proposes easing environmental protections to boost housing
28/05/2025 The Government has announced a raft of reforms aimed at easing planning regulations and environmental protections to support smaller housebuilders in England. |
Warrington chief to retire
28/05/2025 Warrington BC's chief executive Professor Steven Broomhead has announced his retirement. |
Leader's doubts over Kent reorganisation
28/05/2025 Kent CC's Reform UK leader has thrown the region's reorganisation proposals into doubt following her opening speech to the council. |
AI trial could reduce care waiting times for vulnerable children
27/05/2025 Somerset Council has announced an AI trial that could accelerate the production of special educational needs reports for children. |
Bath council faces legal threats over LTN
27/05/2025 The council’s plans to implement a permanent low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) in Bath provide grounds for litigation, residents have warned. |
‘Skills revolution’ boosted with 120,000 training places
27/05/2025 The Government has made available 120,000 new training opportunities to help young people develop skills in key areas such as social care. |
