Local Government

£5.2bn funding gap squeezes London councils

London’s local authorities are facing a £5.2bn budget gap over the next four years, according to new figures from the group representing them.

Headlines Local Government

Mayors urged to take a slice of corporation tax

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Legal advice halts government merger of councils

Headlines Housing Local Government

Government launches consultation on new planning powers for mayors

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Councils to receive new powers to block betting and vape shops

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New devolution powers will end ‘the death grip of the Treasury’

Headlines Local Government Manchester

Andy Burnham’s plan for No 10 North

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Croydon Council to oppose draft London Plan over Green Belt proposals

Headlines Local Government

Government confirms next phase of local government reorganisation

The government has confirmed the next phase of its local government reorganisation programme, with proposals to replace two-tier council structures in a further 14 areas across England.

Communities Headlines Local Government

10,000 young people get a say in their town’s future

Headlines Local Government London

Government checks out illegal social housing lets on Airbnb

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Councils’ temporary accommodation costs soar by over 1,000%

Communities Headlines Local Government

London invests £500k in summer streets al fresco events

Headlines Local Government

Extra time for pubs announced ahead of the World Cup

Headlines Local Government

Highlands dark skies plan could boost night-time tourism economy