According to the NAO report, there is “significant geographical variation” in spending evidenced by over 90% of actual ...

A membership body for urban councils is accusing the government of “skewing” the funding formula in favour of London and the ...

London Councils has predicted the funding gap could also rise significantly depending on the outcome of the Fair Funding ...

With one down and 20 to go, deputy editor Martin George assesses what we can learn from the government’s first local ...

Surrey will be split into two unitary authorities, the government has announced. Final proposals were submitted in May and ...

Leaders are divided over the best course of action for Surrey now the government has confirmed it will be split into two ...

Reform won 41 contests overall, but also lost three seats to other parties following councillor resignations. The Liberal ...

Councils must be trusted to interpret the provisions of the legislation in ways that reflect local strengths and communities, ...

Gresham House was named fund manager of the year at the LGC Investment Awards 2024. This is an edited version their awards ...

The reasons why action has not followed rhetoric on making prevention a reality are well rehearsed – but many are myths, writes the assistant director, prevention & healthy lives at the Health ...

Former council chief Tom Riordan has been appointed as the government’s first envoy dedicated to northern growth by the ...

Leaders in Surrey must decide what direction they plan to go in following today's decision, writes chief reporter Caitlin ...