Local government8 hrs agoNew combined authority 'to bring positive change'Cumbria will elect a new mayor next year so it can access devolved powers and £330m of investment.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoCounty council gets £59.9m emergency budget helpThe financial support for Worcestershire County Council comes after it warned it faced bankruptcy.9 hrs ago12 hrs agoStruggling councils get £150m exceptional fundingThe government has agreed to help East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Medway, Woking and Worthing councils balance the books.12 hrs ago16 hrs agoBaby P council given first 'outstanding' rating The council faced criticism after high-profile failings including the deaths of two children.16 hrs ago1 day agoSix councils handed support to help balance booksThe authorities have been given the support to help plug budget black holes.1 day ago2 days agoCouncil opposition group calls for smaller tax riseConservative opposition group suggests council tax hike of 5% instead of 9% plans proposed by Reform-led authority.2 days ago6 days agoWhy a debt-ridden council plans 7.48% tax increaseAs Warrington Council looks to service a £1.4bn debt with tax increases, we ask why this has happened?6 days ago6 days agoLabour council leader 'angry with this PM'Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government's U-turn on local elections.6 days ago7 days agoMinister 'bullied' council into election delayA council leader claims threats were made over funding if she spoke out about elections being put off.7 days ago...
