The previous Conservative government asked “too much” of local government and failed to treat councils as “equal partners,” ...

The government will introduce a “quick and proportionate” public interest test to make it easier for councils to insource ...

Local government reorganisation risks councils losing good staff but keeping staff of lower quality, the managing director of ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is expected to use today’s keynote speech at the Local Government Association (LGA) annual conference to announce ...

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