Research from Sheffield University reveals that parts of rural Britain are becoming 'food deserts' for lower-income families, with over half of those earning under £40,000 struggling…[more...]
Councils have been warned not to underestimate the work that will be needed to ensure treasury strategies comply with the new CIPFA framework, with full rewrites… [more...]
Nine in 10 school and trust leaders believe the Government's proposed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms will add to their workload, according to new… [more...]
Essex CC has begun a legal challenge to local government reorganisation, claiming the government was aware of financial modelling which “undermine[d]” the case for its decision.
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Reform UK has become the largest group in the County Councils Network following their gains in last week’s local elections.
The Conservative group, which previously… [more...]