Councils are spending more on diversity, research by the TaxPayers’ Alliance has revealed. Spending on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) roles has increased by almost two-fold over the last three years to £23 million. Approximately 200 UK councils…
In the face of a severe housing crisis gripping the UK, the Local Government Association (LGA) is spearheading a call for crucial reforms to the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme. Initially introduced in 1980, the RTB scheme was aimed at…
Rishi Sunak has criticised local authorities for increasing council tax in an attempt to cover financial shortcomings due to lack of funding. Local authorities faced backlash from the Prime Minister after requesting a more than 5% raise in council…
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has launched an open consultation on social housing in a move to make the system fairer. It seeks to target those who abuse the social housing setup in the UK, for…
The care workforce pathway outlines the necessary knowledge, experience, and skills for providing excellent personalised care and support. It guides workers on skill acquisition, learning opportunities, and career advancement aligned with their goals. What is being developed? Skills for Care…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's leader has cautioned that without additional government assistance, the council might have no choice but to declare bankruptcy. The council is currently in discussions with the government to secure an additional financial support package amounting to £44.7…
The UK Goverment recently shared plans to create a ‘smokefree generation’ by 2030. The Local Government Association responded positively to the news, emphasising the significant role local councils play in helping those in the community to help quit smoking. …
Nottingham City Council has been issued a 114 notice, meaning no further expenditure is permitted. On Wednesday 29 November, the local authority revealed a significant shortfall in its budget, with the council's chief financial officer determining that it was unable…
In a recent ‘hackathon’ hosted by AI experts from Microsoft, Whitehall civil servants gathered to discuss the role of AI within the public sector. There was a particular focus on the technology’s potential to boost productivity, given the current financial…
The government has advised UK councils against working four-day weeks as it believes this would be unfair to the taxpayer. Issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), the non-statutory guidance states that if any local councils…