The 11 Local Government Pension Scheme pension funds in Scotland should collaborate more but not undergo structural reforms ...

Worcestershire CC is planning to ask for an additional £43.6m in EFS next year, which it could use to support the transition to a new unitary and prevent further reliance on the measures. The One ...

According to the NAO report, there is “significant geographical variation” in spending evidenced by over 90% of actual ...

A membership body for urban councils is accusing the government of “skewing” the funding formula in favour of London and the ...

With one down and 20 to go, deputy editor Martin George assesses what we can learn from the government’s first local ...

London Councils has predicted the funding gap could also rise significantly depending on the outcome of the Fair Funding ...

Leaders are divided over the best course of action for Surrey now the government has confirmed it will be split into two ...

Surrey will be split into two unitary authorities, the government has announced. Final proposals were submitted in May and ...

Councils must be trusted to interpret the provisions of the legislation in ways that reflect local strengths and communities, ...

Most of the councils in Cambridgeshire agree that a two-unitary arrangement would be the best option but disagree on what it ...

Former council chief Tom Riordan has been appointed as the government’s first envoy dedicated to northern growth by the ...

Reform won 41 contests overall, but also lost three seats to other parties following councillor resignations. The Liberal ...