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

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Government introduces landmark reforms to abolish no-fault evictions

The government has finally tabled its long awaited Renters’ (Reform) Bill, meeting its manifesto commitment from four years ago to abolish section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions.

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Local elections: has the key to Levelling Up success been revealed?

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Councils failing to enforce minimum energy efficiency standards for rented properties

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‘Grants alone won’t work’: councils to reconsider retrofit plans to help the environment

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Government threatened ‘severe consequences’ if cladding deal is not reached

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50 ‘poorly integrated’ homes could damage a Somerset village, council says

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Over 4,000 people in Ireland had their tenancies terminated, research shows

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Wiltshire council refused plans for 90 new homes