Councils say they face worst ever finance pressure
Finance chiefs warn services such as libraries, leisure and bin collections could face the brunt of cuts. BBC News Now
Read moreFinance chiefs warn services such as libraries, leisure and bin collections could face the brunt of cuts. BBC News Now
Read moreThe local authority organisation said 620 teachers had been hired permanently between August and December, with a further 400 hired
Read moreScotland’s climate goals could be missed unless councils get more government support, a report warns. BBC News Now retrieving an
Read moreMore financial support must be given to councils in order to protect ratepayers, say politicians. Read more BBC News Now
Read moreUnder the plans for devolution, announced last month, Norfolk would receive an extra £600m from the government over the next
Read moreServices may have to be reduced or cut across many parts of Scotland, a spending watchdog warns. BBC News Now
Read moreCharities say families seeking support over the holding period face a postcode lottery. Read more BBC News Now retrieving an
Read moreAt a meeting of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla), the leaders said that most of that sum was
Read moreAn extra £118m, at least, will be spent this year on temporary accommodation, such as hotels and B&Bs, by councils,
Read moreThe housing secretary tells providers to improve conditions after Awaab Ishak’s death due to mould in his home. Read more
Read moreEarlier this week, the High Court heard that the Ipswich Novotel, the town’s largest hotel, and the Humber View Hotel,
Read moreCouncils across England say they will have to axe everyday services as their finances are squeezed. Read more BBC News
Read moreQuestioning the councils, Mr Justice Holgate asked: “If the injunction is granted, then alternative accommodation will have to be provided.
Read moreLocal councils are taking High Court action against the Home Office to stop it booking out hotel rooms for asylum
Read moreCouncils face “impossible decisions” as rising costs mean an £802m black hole in under three years. Read more BBC News
Read morePeople renting dangerous homes are often being let down by councils, a BBC investigation finds. Read more BBC News Now
Read moreCouncils in England say social care reforms have left them facing serious financial pressures. Read more BBC News Now retrieving
Read morePupils in Edinburgh and East Lothian will return to school on 26 October after a school closure. BBC News Now
Read moreA finance chief says she’s never seen costs change so quickly, with a similar picture across Wales. Read more BBC
Read moreA group of MPs writes to ministers following the deaths of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. Read more BBC News
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