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.
COSLA urges next Scottish Government to reinvest in local economic development
23/04/2026 COSLA is calling for a fundamental reset in how councils are funded and empowered to drive economic growth, ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. |
Kent CC sells Gormley sculptures back to artist amid financial pressures
23/04/2026 Reform-run Kent CC has sold a pair of sculptures by renowned artist Antony Gormley back to their creator as part of efforts to manage financial pressures. |
Council decides on Kendal County Hall’s future
23/04/2026 The County Hall in Kendal is to be permanently closed following a decision made by Westmorland and Furness Council’s cabinet. |
Greens unveil three-point plan to save high streets
23/04/2026 The Green Party has announced a new policy platform aimed at reviving high streets, including using council powers to bring empty shops back into public use. |
Combined authority holds landmark first board meeting
23/04/2026 The newly formed Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWCA) has held its inaugural board meeting, marking a significant moment for the region. |
Late councillor commemorated by Essex authorities
23/04/2026 Local authorities have paid tribute to a councillor in Essex who has passed away unexpectedly at aged 80. |
Southport Inquiry: Councils face challenge to prevent future attacks
23/04/2026 Councils face a challenge to prevent attacks such as those in Southport that claimed the lives of three schoolgirls, children's services directors warn. |
Post-war housing estates blocking city growth, think tank warns
23/04/2026 Britain's largest cities are being held back economically by sprawling low-rise neighbourhoods built in the post-war decades, a leading think tank has warned. |
Key amendments stripped from English Devolution Bill
23/04/2026 Ministers have moved to block curbs to their powers under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. |
Council raises concerns over plans to move children's A&E
22/04/2026 West Lancashire BC has vowed to challenge a decision to move the children’s Accident and Emergency department at Ormskirk Hospital to Southport Hospital. |
MPs launch fiscal devolution inquiry
22/04/2026 The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Local Government has announced an inquiry into fiscal devolution in England. |
Council backs over £6m investment to revive local landmark
22/04/2026 An investment of more than £6m is being delivered to support repair works of The Cobb in Lyme Regis. |
The Ridings Sold: Wakefield bets on bold city centre rebirth
22/04/2026 Wakefield Council has finalised a deal to buy The Ridings Shopping Centre, paving the way for a major city centre regeneration scheme. |
Temporary accommodation 'unfit for human habitation', warn MPs
22/04/2026 Council chiefs have called for a change to the way they are reimbursed for temporary accommodation costs after MPs warned of housing ‘unfit' for habitation. |
Auditor calls for coordinated action on falling primary school rolls
22/04/2026 A new NAO report has warned that declining primary school pupil numbers pose significant financial and educational risks. |
EXCLUSIVE: Sussex chiefs warn Whitehall over reorganisation risks
22/04/2026 Sussex chief executives have warned reorganisation delays create ‘real risks around timescales, capacity and the ability of councils to plan effectively'. |
Nottingham taxi scheme supports careers of women drivers
21/04/2026 A city council has backed a movement to increase the number of female taxi drivers in Nottingham, following a call from the founder of a women-led taxi and private hire drivers alliance. |
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. |
West Northants council collaborates with local artists in graffiti cleanup initiative
21/04/2026 West Northamptonshire Council is collaborating with local artists and deploying a new van to boost graffiti removal efforts. |
Woking-owned Thameswey debt exceeds £600m
21/04/2026 Woking BC's wholly owned company racked up debts of more than £600m, according to its latest accounts. |
