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22 May 2026

Neighbourhood guarantee

The Government has announced a new Neighbourhood Guarantee scheme aimed at ensuring councils meet public service targets. It includes an online tool to monitor council performance…[more...]

22 May 2026

How SCT is addressing a changing landscape

Room151 spoke to Society of County Treasurers president Phil Rook, and predecessor Rob Powell, about the main challenges facing county finance officers, and what the future… [more...]

22 May 2026

Reed: LGR is ‘going ahead on schedule’

The communities secretary Steve Reed confirmed yesterday that local government reorganisation is “going ahead on schedule” despite legal letters sent from county leaders hoping to halt… [more...]

21 May 2026

School nursery plan faces 'reality check', report warns

The Government's flagship scheme to create 3,000 new school-based nurseries in England faces a significant gap between ambition and delivery, according to a landmark report by… [more...]

21 May 2026

Reed pledges ‘guarantee’ on councils’ performance

The communities secretary Steve Reed has today announced a plan to “guarantee” councils meet neighbourhood targets for public services, regardless of political control.
As part… [more...]