Reform UK has established an “SAS squad of experts” to look at potential savings in some councils ahead of this year's local ...

The Local Government Association intends to appoint an interim chief executive while the permanent postholder Joanna Killian is on unplanned leave. Ms ...

Anthony Okereke (Lab) tells LGC about the "intentional work" his council has done around inclusion  Greenwich RBC has one of ...

New LGC analysis highlights gaps between the racial diversity of councillors and the communities they represent. Around half ...

Just over half the audit opinions on 2024-25 council accounts were modified in some way, with a big increase in those with a qualified opinion. The ...

Epping Forest DC has been refused permission to appeal over the use of the Bell Hotel for asylum seeker accommodation, ...

A place-based framework is helping councils align climate goals, delivery and investment, write the head of policy at the ...

The number of library staff across England has almost halved since 2010, according to the Unison Closing Chapters report.

Braintree DC leader Graham Butland (Con) plans to stand down as leader in May, after 22 years in the role. Cllr Butland ...

A new national police unit is being set up this month to protect candidates from abuse ahead of this May’s local elections. The Home Office has announced ...

North Northamptonshire councillors have rejected a motion to support national legislation to enhance the monitoring of suspected contaminated land, ...