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
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Scottish government accused of attack on councils over teacher jobs
The local authority organisation said 620 teachers had been hired permanently between August and December, with a further 400 hired
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More net zero help needed for councils, warn MSPs
Scotland’s climate goals could be missed unless councils get more government support, a report warns. BBC News Now retrieving an
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Rates: Bills could rise if councils not given extra financial support
More financial support must be given to councils in order to protect ratepayers, say politicians. Read more BBC News Now
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Norfolk devolution: Four councils threaten legal action
Under the plans for devolution, announced last month, Norfolk would receive an extra £600m from the government over the next
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Scotland's councils face 'hardest spending choices in years'
Services may have to be reduced or cut across many parts of Scotland, a spending watchdog warns. BBC News Now
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More councils drop holiday food voucher schemes for Christmas
Charities say families seeking support over the holding period face a postcode lottery. Read more BBC News Now retrieving an
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Scottish budget could lead to service cuts, councils warn
At a meeting of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla), the leaders said that most of that sum was
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Councils paying millions more for temporary accommodation in social housing shortage | Business News
An extra £118m, at least, will be spent this year on temporary accommodation, such as hotels and B&Bs, by councils,
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Awaab Ishak: Councils put 'on notice' following toddler's mould death
The housing secretary tells providers to improve conditions after Awaab Ishak’s death due to mould in his home. Read more
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Ipswich and Yorkshire councils lose asylum hotels legal fight
Earlier this week, the High Court heard that the Ipswich Novotel, the town’s largest hotel, and the Humber View Hotel,
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Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn
Councils across England say they will have to axe everyday services as their finances are squeezed. Read more BBC News
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Councils in court over hotels housing asylum seekers
Questioning the councils, Mr Justice Holgate asked: “If the injunction is granted, then alternative accommodation will have to be provided.
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Local councils take Home Office to High Court for block-booking hotel rooms for asylum seekers | UK News
Local councils are taking High Court action against the Home Office to stop it booking out hotel rooms for asylum
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Budget pressure catastrophe warning by Welsh councils
Councils face “impossible decisions” as rising costs mean an £802m black hole in under three years. Read more BBC News
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Private renters stuck in dangerous homes 'failed' by councils
People renting dangerous homes are often being let down by councils, a BBC investigation finds. Read more BBC News Now
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Social care: Delay cap on costs to ease crisis, councils warn
Councils in England say social care reforms have left them facing serious financial pressures. Read more BBC News Now retrieving
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Councils reschedule school holiday after royal funeral
Pupils in Edinburgh and East Lothian will return to school on 26 October after a school closure. BBC News Now
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Conwy and Powys councils say they face widespread cuts
A finance chief says she’s never seen costs change so quickly, with a similar picture across Wales. Read more BBC
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Star and Arthur: MPs' 'extreme' concern at councils over child deaths
A group of MPs writes to ministers following the deaths of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. Read more BBC News
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