Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities2 days ago'Each empty home shows there is a problem' - housing leaders call for actionEstimates suggest more than a million homes in England are currently unoccupied.2 days ago7 days agoThe fallout from Labour's local elections U-turn is not over yetKeir Starmer and his team knew last week that delays to council elections would need to be reversed.7 days ago7 days agoPlan to build on green belt 'mad', says campaignerProtest meetings have been held after the council identified land for potential housing.7 days ago16 Feb 2026'Cancelling local elections was the right thing'The council in Redditch says the administration will continue delivering on the promises.16 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Cash-strapped council will pay bill for inspectionThe three-month inspection is estimated to cost £3,400 per day.16 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Government inspectors to swoop on troubled councilThe mayor has called for the chief executive's resignation following news of the inspection.12 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Council tax rise blamed on government fundingWestmorland and Furness Council says it will lose millions of pounds each year through the changes.11 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Council welcomes government funding increaseThe council's leader says the additional money would help to tackle some financial challenges.11 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Call for £20m fund to tackle antisocial behaviourPeople in Worcester say the local community should have a say in how the Pride in Place cash is spent.11 Feb 2026...
