Transformation

By Mark Whitehead | June 23, 2017

Data system 'refresh' needed by 2019, warn council IT heads

Around three quarters of councils believe their systems for storing and analysing data will be ‘unfit for purpose’ within two years, according to a new poll.

Lincoln grants license for Lamborghini taxi

By William Eichler | June 22, 2017

Lincoln residents will soon be able to hire a Lamborghini as a ‘taxi with a twist’, council says.

Labour calls for ‘emergency funds’ for councils to install sprinklers

By William Eichler | June 22, 2017

The Government should make available emergency funds for local authorities to check cladding and to install sprinklers in tower blocks, Labour says.

Local authorities could do more to improve energy efficiency, tech company says

By Mark Whitehead | June 22, 2017

Councils and other organisations could do more to improve energy efficiency, according to analysis by a major technology company.

Transport for the North publishes plan for economic growth

Birmingham proposes to replace children's centres

Oxfordshire districts put forward plans for combined authority

Kent councils pledge commitement to District Deal

Wolverhampton named as local authority of the year

Essex trials first ‘smart’ streetlights

From the Archive

Six Dorset councils back merger plan

Six councils in Dorset are to ask local government minister Sajid Javid to abolish the nine existing councils in the county and replace them with two new unitary authorities.

Gov’s planned block on business rates appeals ‘illegal’

Business leaders believe the Government’s planned block on appeals against incorrect business rates valuations may be ‘illegal’ and have urged Whitehall to rethink its policy.

Durham residents back creation of new parish council

Residents in Durham have voted in favour of creating a new parish council for the city.

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