The government has dismissed calls for a referendum over plans for local government reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire. The ...

With the LGA conference in full swing, there is no escape from the ever watchful eyes and ears of the LGC team. Here are some ...

Reform UK will have difficult conversations about council budgets and look at cuts to statutory services, one of the party’s ...

As MPs prepare to debate the government’s landmark Pension Schemes Bill on Monday, the tri-borough director of treasury and ...

The government’s decision to legislate to abolish the committee system is “centralisation by stealth,” the Liberal Democrat ...

The NHS needs to be a better partner to local government, the health and social care secretary has acknowledged, as he ...

The government has announced that at least 60% of the 300,000 homes built through its £39bn housing programme will be available for social rent. Last ...

Gary Westbrook is set to become chief executive of Hampshire CC. Subject to formal full council approval on 17 July, Mr ...

Local Government Association chair Louise Gittins (Lab) is called for a more "defined and meaningful role" for councils in ...

Changes to the integrated care boards outlined in leaked documents pose a “threat” to the protection of vulnerable people, an ...

Embedding engagement is essential if we are to build a more inclusive, resilient and democratic society, writes the director ...

There was much discussion about the most effective way local government can embrace digital at last week's LGC Digital ...