New Government rules could see waste criminals face punishments of up to 20 hours of unpaid work to deter them from illegal dumping.

The Government has strengthened its Tower Hamlets intervention after accusations the council is more interested in protecting its image than reforming.

A disabled man was left sleeping on the floor after a council failed to properly respond to his homelessness application, ...

The District Councils’ Network has relaunched as the Local Councils Network (LCN), marking a significant shift as local government undergoes reorganisation.

Lord John Fuller has lauded the decision of fellow peers to scupper the Government's ability to influence how local government pension funds are invested.

Oxford City Council has approved a £32m investment to expand its temporary accommodation provision and reduce reliance on costly hotel placements.

Bristol City Council has announced sweeping changes to its tenancy processes following a damning finding of severe maladministration by the Housing Ombudsman.

Revised outline planning permission has been granted for a scheme to build up to 20,000 houses at Barking Riverside.

London councils have recovered only a third of fines imposed on landlords over the past two years, according to the NRLA.

The overall financial outlook for social housing is improving, but significant challenges remain, a Local Government Association (LGA) survey reveals.

An ICB’s £277m savings programme for 2025/26 risks shifting care costs to local councils and residents, the Nuffield Trust has warned.

The Government is proposing to establish ‘local scrutiny committees' to oversee strategic authorities. They will apply to ...