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WEBAsk a question about local government finances, net zero, workforce, innovations etc. Our new AI search engine gives instant answers exclusively from the Local Government Chronicle content you know you can rely on. LGC is trusted by local authorities around the UK. Chief executive of East Herts DC Richard Cassidy left suddenly this week….
Social housing regulator warns of ‘serious failings’ at district
WEB8 hours ago · Social housing regulator warns of ‘serious failings’ at district. The regulator of social housing (RSH) has found there are "serious failings" at Harlow DC after it failed to meet its fire safety requirements. Harlow has a legal duty to regularly assess the risk of fire and take precautions, and the council reported that it has conducted ...
Getting used to power, and giving it away
WEB4 hours ago · Councils have though been promised a three-year settlement from 2026-27 after a one-year deal for next year. The multi-year offer has been described as “game changer” by council leaders. This will not be enough by itself, though local government minister Jim McMahon said there would be “redistribution”. Kirklees MBC leader Carole ...
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WEBLocal Government Chronicle (LGC) News, comment and analysis on local government, plus jobs in the sector. Essex CC's chief executive Gavin Jones has announced that he will retire…. Four counties seek cross border partnership over devolution deal.
Minister: ‘We can’t devolve a system that is falling over’
WEB9 hours ago · Local government minister Jim McMahon told LGC that addressing financial issues facing the sector was the first priority because “we can’t devolve to a system that is falling over”. Speaking to LGC at the Labour party conference this week, Mr McMahon warned that improving the finances of local authorities should come before more powers ...
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WEBWatch LGC Events | Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Explore this section of LGC to watch presentations, speeches, interviews and celebrations from our previous conferences and awards. Click on an article to watch the session. WEBINAR: How councils can help deliver successful regeneration projects. WEBINAR: How to speed up electric vehicle ...
Experts warn councils will struggle to meet new housing targets
WEB1 day ago · Experts have until 11:45pm today to submit their views. As part of DCN's response, that LGC has seen, the cross-party group warned "a large majority of our members think the new targets will be very challenging to deliver" the proposed annual housing targets as it is 63% larger compared to the current method, while some councils face increases ...
Labour leader: ‘We want alternatives to the mayoral model’
WEB9 hours ago · Labour leader: ‘We want alternatives to the mayoral model’. The Labour leader for Medway Council wants to explore options for his region to be involved in the Council of the Nation and Regions without adopting a mayor. Vince Maple (Lab) who took control of the unitary from the Conservatives last year said that while he …
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WEBLGC Briefing: A digest of each day's most important local government stories and why they matter, covering politics and policy, devolution and economic growth, finance, service reform and delivery, efficiency, governance and structure, workforce, regeneration and planning, housing, children and healthcare, and environmental issues.
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WEBEmma Stone: Failure to tackle digital exclusion will undermine every council priority. Kath O’Dwyer: We are stronger when we come together. LGC: politics and policy – news, comment and analysis from Local Government Chronicle covering devolution, economic growth, finance, service reform, efficiency, governance and structure, and workforce ...
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