Academic research has found funding is not the biggest factor in a council’s performance in the climate action scorecards, ...

Entries for the LGC Investment Awards 2026 have opened, with the addition of three new categories to reflect evolving ...

The average Band D council tax rate has increased by £111, or 4.9% compared to last year, according to government data. The ...

Unfunded cost pressures on social care providers could force councils to ration services again, The King’s Fund has warned in ...

Amy Harhoff tells LGC about her first year at East Midlands CCA It was around eight months after the formation of East ...

The Tories face difficulties in postponed county contests while substantial Reform gains are inevitable, write the honorary ...

Of the 11 authorities yet to be grouped for spatial planning purposes there is a mixed picture about the best way forward.

An understanding of good public realm design and meaningful community engagement are key to ensuring an age-friendly ...

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has launched a recruitment exercise for new best value inspectors.

Homelessness charity Centrepoint has warned some councils are not meeting their legal duty to assess young people facing ...

Official figures charting waste trends in England for 2024 has found a marginal 0.2 percentage point decrease in the national ...

Ten key councils to look out for when the results of May 2026 local elections are declared, as selected by the honorary ...