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19 May 2026

Rural 'food deserts'

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...]

19 May 2026

Treasury managers urged to ‘act early’ on CIPFA codes

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...]

19 May 2026

Most school leaders say SEND reforms will increase workload, survey finds

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...]

19 May 2026

Essex sets out basis for LGR legal challenge

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.more...]

18 May 2026

Reform to chair CCN

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...]