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06 Nov 2026

How putting LGR on a solid legal footing has presented ‘real financial challenges’ for councils

Local government reorganisation (LGR) decisions were likely withdrawn anywhere a judicial review challenge had been launched, a legal expert has told Room151, with the government’s pause…[more...]

06 Nov 2026

Partial adult social care write-offs would ease funding crisis: Solace president

Councils driven to the brink of insolvency by the mounting cost of adult social care should be eligible for partial write-offs similar to those used to… [more...]

05 Nov 2026

Government to launch regional water councils

The government is launching eight regional water councils to help shape future decisions on water and flood infrastructure.
These new bodies will include up to… [more...]

05 Nov 2026

Visitor Levy Bill moves closer to giving Mayors new powers to boost local economies

Local leaders across England are a step closer to gaining new powers to raise and retain funding for investment in town and city centres, cultural attractions… [more...]

05 Nov 2026

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%

The message is clear from the Bank of England and its governor - if the war in the Middle East can be resolved, inflation will likely… [more...]