Local authorities have used antisocial behaviour powers to restrict activities such as ‘excessive’ beekeeping, cockerel ...

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is installing more than 120 new solar-powered litter bins to reduce litter and the borough ...

More than 100 local authorities have reported that they have not prosecuted any rogue landlords at all in half a decade, new research reveals.

England’s adult social care sector faces extra costs of £2.8bn next year due to changes announced in last month’s Budget, new research has revealed.

A former local government minister has expressed concerns over proposed reforms that could allow the suspension of ...

Ministers' insistence on a directly-elected mayor is ‘fast appearing on the horizon as a major stumbling block for English ...

Deficits in SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) budgets are among the top concerns for the Public Accounts ...

A think-tank has urged the Government to show ‘political courage’ in reforming the local government finance system in next ...

The Government has announced a slew of children's social care reforms, including new responsibilities for councils.

The council will use the funding boost to buy five properties for use as temporary accommodation and one as an Afghan ...

Thurrock Council has filed a High Court claim against 23 councils in an escalation of its dispute with the Association for ...

Colin Phillips, 53, said he was not given the required notice before being confronted by bailiffs at his home over a ...