With the LGA conference in full swing, there is no escape from the ever watchful eyes and ears of the LGC team. Here are some ...

The government has dismissed calls for a referendum over plans for local government reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire. The government has dismissed calls ...

The government’s decision to legislate to abolish the committee system is “centralisation by stealth,” the Liberal Democrat ...

Reform UK will have difficult conversations about council budgets and look at cuts to statutory services, one of the party’s ...

The NHS needs to be a better partner to local government, the health and social care secretary has acknowledged, as he ...

The government has announced that at least 60% of the 300,000 homes built through its £39bn housing programme will be available for social rent. Last ...

Local Government Association chair Louise Gittins (Lab) is called for a more "defined and meaningful role" for councils in ...

The mayoral combined authority offers a once in a generation system leadership opportunity to ensure collective alignment on ...

Embedding engagement is essential if we are to build a more inclusive, resilient and democratic society, writes the director ...

Gary Westbrook is set to become chief executive of Hampshire CC. Subject to formal full council approval on 17 July, Mr ...

Changes to the integrated care boards outlined in leaked documents pose a “threat” to the protection of vulnerable people, an ...

There was much discussion about the most effective way local government can embrace digital at last week's LGC Digital ...