Around 400 refuse workers employed by Birmingham City Council are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over pay and ...

The electorate will not reward Labour if it fails to pay enough attention to people’s day to day lives and the role of local ...

Lords minister for Housing & Local Government Baroness Sharon Taylor revealed the government's "tiered approach" to ...

The government is "very aware" of how social care has been affected by increased employer costs outlined in the Budget and ...

Jessica Studdert has been appointed the new permanent chief executive of New Local. Ms Studdert joined the think tank in 2015 ...

The possibility of costly court cases among councils highlights wider issues facing the sector, writes LGC reporter Jonathan ...

Middlesbrough Council plans to promote one of its heads of service as the new permanent chief executive. Erik Scollay is set ...

The government is set to launch plans to crackdown on profiteering in the children’s social care market today. Education ...

The case for reorganisation is hard to argue against, but it risks being a lost opportunity if the government’s reform ...

Gloucestershire, West Berkshire and Middlesbrough are among councils making changes to senior teams. Chief executive of ...

Thurrock Council has filed a legal claim against 23 local authorities as part of its efforts to recover “approximately £40m” ...

LGC reader survey reveals staff are working more hours than they are paid for, and uncovers what is – and is not – working in ...