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02 Oct 2026

LGA calls for action on council fees and charges review

The LGA has called on the Government to accelerate its review of council sales, fees and charges, 10 months after it was first announced, as part…[more...]

02 Oct 2026

Spending on B&Bs for homeless families soars

Councils in England spent £467 million on B&B accommodation for homeless families in 2025-26, up 26 per cent on the previous year, while total net spending… [more...]

02 Oct 2026

Fiscal devolution: ‘clever design’ needed to stop winners streaking ahead

Plans to hand mayors a portion of income tax revenues risk funding for richer areas pulling ahead by billions of pounds a year unless carefully designed… [more...]

02 Oct 2026

Audit completion up but improved guidance on reforms needed, finds PSAA

Local government directors of finance have reported an improvement in audit completion compared with previous years – but have called for more detailed information and guidance… [more...]

01 Oct 2026

Workforce ‘too limited’ for devo expansion

The workforce needed to deliver the planned expansion of devolution across England is not “prepped and ready to go,” a strategic authority chief executive has warned.more...]