New Government rules could see waste criminals face punishments of up to 20 hours of unpaid work to deter them from illegal dumping.

The Government has strengthened its Tower Hamlets intervention after accusations the council is more interested in protecting its image than reforming.

An ICB’s £277m savings programme for 2025/26 risks shifting care costs to local councils and residents, the Nuffield Trust has warned.

North and West Northamptonshire Councils will align under a joint devolution proposal should their preferred option continue to falter.

A disabled man was left sleeping on the floor after a council failed to properly respond to his homelessness application, Ombudsman finds.

Revised outline planning permission has been granted for a scheme to build up to 20,000 houses at Barking Riverside.

Lord John Fuller has lauded the decision of fellow peers to scupper the Government's ability to influence how local government pension funds are invested.

Bristol City Council has announced sweeping changes to its tenancy processes following a damning finding of severe maladministration by the Housing Ombudsman.

Oxford City Council has approved a £32m investment to expand its temporary accommodation provision and reduce reliance on costly hotel placements.

The Government is proposing to establish ‘local scrutiny committees' to oversee strategic authorities. They will apply to ...

The District Councils’ Network has relaunched as the Local Councils Network (LCN), marking a significant shift as local government undergoes reorganisation.

Over £50m in Government support has been announced to help low-income families struggling with rising heating oil costs due ...