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 ...

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

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

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 ...