Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities2 days agoUnder pressure council 'seeking second bailout'Gloucester City Council is reportedly seeking £8m on top of the £15.5m it has already received.2 days ago5 days agoWandsworth council tax bills could almost doubleThe council says it will have to raise council tax significantly unless the government rethinks cuts.5 days ago5 days agoGovernment intervenes on ditched housing planThe minister for housing and planning says a final plan must be submitted by the end of the year.5 days ago13 Sept 2026'Who will pay the costs of paused council shake-up?'Council leaders are divided on how much has been spent on the plans put on hold by the government.13 Sept 20268 Sept 2026What next for Staffordshire after pause to council shake-up?What is the political fallout following the decision to pause plans for local government reorganisation?8 Sept 20262 Sept 2026PM prepared to reconsider council changes in DevonLiberal Democrat and Conservative MPs are working together to try to fight the government's plans.2 Sept 202627 Aug 2026Neighbours in different councils after shake-up New boundaries are planned which would mean one part of Totnes would be in a separate council area.27 Aug 202623 Aug 2026Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisionsHousing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".23 Aug 202621 Aug 2026London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikesIt follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.21 Aug 2026...
