Local Government

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Record funding shortfalls have forced councils ‘on their knees’

New research found councils are facing a cash shortfall of more than £3.5bn within the next year with jobs and services hanging in the balance.

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Committee criticises DLUHC for delayed government responses to reports

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Party conference season: What needs to change in the planning industry?

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Commissioners set to run Birmingham City Council

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Hundreds of rejected Freedom Pass applications to be reviewed following complaint

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Public service funding mismatched with local needs – report

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Government announced new building requirements to clampdown on gender neutral toilets

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Government funding announced to help councils battle social care issues

Local Government

A New Start beckons in the Isles of Scilly

It may be the UK’s smallest unitary authority but the scope of its work is as impressive as the scenic islands it serves.

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New Devon Housing Commission appointed to tackle the housing crisis

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Cheltenham homes plan to be considered despite climate change controversy

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‘Undeniably unacceptable’ nine-month delay in complaint response left resident in disrepair

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Wales to consult on private rent controls in crackdown on landlords

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Plans approved for new homes in Wiltshire despite fierce opposition

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Ombudsman orders hefty compensation after family left in damp and mould for years

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Ombudsman launches wider investigation into London council after ongoing failures