Labour's revolution of local government will be seismic but won't be straightforward | Richard PartingtonMore than a third of England's population will be affected by council mergers aimed at addressing local government financial crises.
Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black holeCouncils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.
Tories cry foul as overhaul of English councils may delay local electionsLocal elections in some areas may be delayed due to proposed government restructuring of councils aimed at creating larger unitary authorities.
Woman on housing waiting list for six years given apology after being shown home that had already been takenThe local council apologized and will improve communication regarding housing allocations after a complaint.Mrs. X's experience highlights issues in the transparency of the housing application process.
Labour's revolution of local government will be seismic but won't be straightforward | Richard PartingtonMore than a third of England's population will be affected by council mergers aimed at addressing local government financial crises.
Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black holeCouncils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.
Tories cry foul as overhaul of English councils may delay local electionsLocal elections in some areas may be delayed due to proposed government restructuring of councils aimed at creating larger unitary authorities.
Woman on housing waiting list for six years given apology after being shown home that had already been takenThe local council apologized and will improve communication regarding housing allocations after a complaint.Mrs. X's experience highlights issues in the transparency of the housing application process.
Badenoch accuses PM of 'milking' private sectorThe Budget raises National Insurance to cover public sector spending, prompting criticism about its impact on local authorities and the private sector.
Councils move hundreds of homeless families out of London with 24-hour ultimatumsHundreds of homeless families in London were given 24-hour ultimatums to accept housing outside the capital or face homelessness, driven by rising rents and housing allowances.
Hundreds of millions owed in rental debts to councils and arrears on the riseRental arrears to councils are rising dramatically, putting tenants at risk of homelessness and straining local authorities.Stone-cold facts illustrate that social tenants are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to rising rents and static wages.
Councils move hundreds of homeless families out of London with 24-hour ultimatumsHundreds of homeless families in London were given 24-hour ultimatums to accept housing outside the capital or face homelessness, driven by rising rents and housing allowances.
Hundreds of millions owed in rental debts to councils and arrears on the riseRental arrears to councils are rising dramatically, putting tenants at risk of homelessness and straining local authorities.Stone-cold facts illustrate that social tenants are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to rising rents and static wages.
Local elections 2024 live: Polling stations open across England and Wales - BBC NewsLocal elections taking place in England and Wales with a focus on councils, mayors, and police commissioners.