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London needs £480m to tackle shortfall in primary school places
Monday, 6 September 2010

London’s boroughs need at least £480 million to ensure every five year-old has a school place over the next five years, according to London Councils.

Councils save £230m by using latest technology
Monday, 6 September 2010

Councils saved £230 million last year by using the latest technology to manage services for the iGeneration and pensioners alike, according to a new report.

Councils make housing more energy efficient
Friday, 3 September 2010

Local authorities are paying more attention to ensure energy standards are met in social housing, compared to private property owners.

Barnsley Council acquires Gateway Plaza
Friday, 3 September 2010

Barnsley Council has bought the Gateway Plaza development for an estimated £20million from Quest Property and Landmark Development Projects.

New leader for Newcastle City Council
Friday, 3 September 2010

David Faulkner has been elected as Newcastle City Council’s new leader.

Sandwell chief exec quits
Friday, 3 September 2010

Sandwell Council's chief executive Dr Allison Fraser is leaving the authority after four years at the helm, to pursue new challenges.

Edinburgh Council picks new chief executive
Friday, 3 September 2010

The City of Edinburgh Council has chosen Sue Bruce as its new chief executive.

Shoesmith granted leave to appeal sacking ruling
Thursday, 2 September 2010

The High Court has granted Sharon Shoesmith leave to appeal over her sacking as the head of children's services at Haringey Council after the death of Baby Peter.

Thirty two schools to re-open as academies
Thursday, 2 September 2010

Only 32 schools are to re-open as academies this autumn.

Government to crack down on unauthorised Traveller sites
Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced plans to give councils more powers to tackle unauthorised Traveller sites.

Leader of East Hampshire District Council steps down
Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Councillor David Parkinson has resigned as leader of East Hampshire District Council.

Local Government Challenge begins
Tuesday, 31 August 2010

The Local Government Challenge 2011 has started with applications now open for candidates who think they have the drive, determination and ability to one day lead their council as an inspiring chief executive.

Knowsley and Liverpool to share regeneration chief
Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Knowsley Council and Liverpool City Council are set to enter into a unique arrangement to 'share' Knowsley's executive director of regeneration, economy and skills, Nick Kavanagh, in a temporary move agreed by the two councils' leaders.

Plans to give councils power to scrap outdated byelaws
Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today outlined plans to give councils a new power to review and revoke outdated byelaws.

No more red tape for street parties
Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has succeeded in his quest to ban the reams of forms, high costs and red tape getting in the way of communities organising street parties and summer fetes. From now on, instead of organisers being met with endless, confusing guidelines on food licences, road closures and insurance - councils can ask street party organisers to complete one simple form.

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