The Latest Breaking News from The Local Government Association

As its funding crisis has deepened, Birmingham council has lost tens of thousands of workers

Birmingham was the worst hit council, losing almost 27,000 workers, the GMB figures suggest.

As our Winter Appeal hits £1million, we turn the spotlight on an official policy that’s making newly recognised refugees homeless

Local Government Association says cost to taxpayer for last-resort ceremonies has climbed to £6m a year

The Local Government Association, which represents councils, said authorities should strive to work with people who are struggling to meet their council tax bills

Exclusive: The Local Government Association wants longer-term commitment to house building

Amid the growing local government bankruptcy crisis, as many as half of the local authorities in England and Wales might be forced to cut their green spaces budgets. The situation in Scotland and Northern Ireland is not much better. A survey by the Local Government Association in February 2024 found…

Parents fear government accountancy rules are severely impacting the chances of getting a care programme for Send children

Almost a fifth of England’s council bosses have warned they are running out of money so badly that they will become effectively bankrupt this year or next. A report by the Local Government Association also indicates that nearly half think they will not be able to ensure the delivery of…