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05 May 2026

Potholes and local elections

Opinion polls suggest potholes rank alongside the cost of living, health services and crime as the key deciding issue for how people will vote in the…[more...]

05 May 2026

Unregistered Children's Settings

The use of illegal, unregistered children's homes in England has increased by more than 370 per cent in five years, according to a new report published… [more...]

05 May 2026

Council Tax on Second Homes

Councils are expected to lose £383 million as second home owners avoid paying double council tax on their properties, according to estimates by property agents Colliers.… [more...]

05 May 2026

Penalty Charge Notices

Penalty charge notices (PCNs) could more than double under proposals being considered by government. Ministers have said they are carefully considering the findings of a trial… [more...]

01 May 2026

Royal Assent for English Devolution Bill that ‘pushes power into hands of local leaders’

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has become law after receiving Royal Assent.
Some amendments to the Bill were made by ministers following deliberations… [more...]