Ex-Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson is among a dozen people charged with bribery and misconduct. Merseyside Police said 12 people ...

A unitary formed two years ago faces a £190m budget gap within the next four years amid section 114 fears. Somerset Council's ...

Local authorities in Derbyshire have agreed on a draft plan to create two unitary councils covering the north and south of ...

London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) has led to ‘substantial improvements’ in air quality across the capital, new research ...

Small unitary councils are to be spared reorganisation until the map has been redrawn in two-tier areas, local government ...

The GMB trade union has criticised Tory-led Devon CC for adopting a rare ‘fire and rehire' strategy for more than 800 jobs.

Health and social care finances in Scotland are facing a £457m funding gap in 2024/25, a new report has revealed.

Council leaders have warned a tough stance is needed during pay negotiations as local government struggles to meet union ...

Judicial review applications against councils have hit a 10-year high, analysis of High Court cases over the last decade has ...

A major council insurer has called for increased funding for local authority road maintenance and more flexibility when ...

Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are pushing forward with plans to create a mayoral strategic authority after being rebuffed by ...

Towns across the UK to benefit from a £1.5bn cash boost aimed at reviving high streets, improving local public services, and ...