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Counties warn budget cuts could hamper post-Covid recovery

Two-thirds (68%) of counties said they will not be able to invest in supporting the ...

Housing Local Government

Counties warn of ‘strategic planning void’

The CCN claims if the duty was scrapped there would be no mechanism to compel ...

Local Government

District councils hit back in reorganisation row

A new report says district councils are the 'building blocks for growth' with the 'levers ...

Finance Local Government

Moving to unitary councils could save £3bn, report claims

'The findings from PwC show there is a compelling financial case for the creation of ...

Economic Development Local Government

Nearly 6m jobs in rural areas at risk, council leaders warn

'We fear a significant number of those furloughed will not have employment to go back ...

Local Government Regeneration

Council leaders call for growth boards in every county

‘The levelling-up agenda cannot bypass and forget about shire counties.'

Local Government

Counties urge Boris to drop ‘city centric policy obsession’

'Ministers and policymakers must move beyond the misconception that shire counties are all affluent.'

Local Government

Boris election victory holds ‘great promise for bold devolution’

‘The trick will be to ensure productivity gains from a recharged and rebalanced UK economy ...

Communities Local Government

Government issues guidance to celebrate historic counties

The government has published new guidance to help councils celebrate historic counties and boost pride ...