The National Association of Waste Disposal Officers (NAWDO) is calling for central government action after several councils have reported problems with fridge and freezer recycling. The organisation ...

The mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, speaks to LGC acting editor Martin George about American perspectives on England's devolution ...

Nominations have opened for the inaugural LGC Inspiring Women in Local Government Awards. The awards celebrate the women, teams, allies and councils making an outstanding impact across the UK. Women ...

Lancashire CCA remains unable to decide whether to adopt a mayor despite the government's renewed push for mayoral devolution. Constituent members are ...

Right to buy sales rose sharply last year as tenants rushed to complete purchases ahead of planned changes to eligibility and discounts. The latest ...

Norfolk CC has named Dennis Bacon as its preferred candidate for its chief executive role. Mr Bacon’s previous roles include 19 years as the chairman for the Norfolk Independent Care Association, and ...

Ofsted has brought the first successful prosecution of its type against a company for operating unregistered children's homes ...

A Reform-led county is looking at whether it could “release into the market” some of its wholly owned companies rather than let its successor councils ...

Leaders have urged prime minister Andy Burnham to accelerate the rollout of mayoral devolution after he pledged to "rewire ...

Devon CC has become the latest authority to begin legal proceedings against the government’s decision on local government reorganisation. The county issued a pre-action protocol letter to the Ministry ...