Local Government Chronicle (LGC) | News, Comment, Analysis
WEBAsk a question about local government finances, net zero, workforce, innovations etc. Our new AI search engine gives instant answers exclusively from the Local Government Chronicle content you know you can rely on. LGC is trusted by local authorities around the UK. Electoral Commission finds ‘low’ voter authority certificate use.
Devo ‘down payment’ prioritises progress
WEB1 day ago · These deals were described as a “down payment in good faith” with the expectation the four areas will continue “working to explore the next steps towards deeper and wider devolution”. But it is a pretty clear signal that the government does not plan to rip up historic county boundaries in its quest to devolve to what Ms Rayner called ...
Plans to ban section 21 could lead to ‘spate’ of evictions
WEB20 hours ago · 20 September 2024By Kwame Boakye. The assistant director of homelessness at Manchester City Council has warned that plans to abolish section 21 notices could prompt a "spate" of evictions. The ban on 'no fault' evictions was introduced as part of the Renters Reform Bill and would prevent private landlords from repossessing their properties from ...
Next steps for Norfolk’s ‘crushed devo ambition’
WEB19 hours ago · July 16, 2024. Norfolk CC’s leader wrote to deputy prime minister Angela Rayner to find out if it can proceed with its devolution deal ahead of a crucial meeting to change its governance. She said: "“We remain firmly committed to delivering devolution and will work with the new government to deliver the best deal for our residents.”.
IfG: Ministers must be bold to complete devo map
WEB19 hours ago · IfG: Ministers must be bold to complete devo map | Local Government Chronicle (LGC) A “fully bottom up approach” is unlikely to ensure devolution across England so ministers should be bold and consider creating four large scale mayoral combined authorities in the south, the Institute for Government has recommended. - the think tank maps the ...
New towns taskforce chair: infrastructure before housebuilding
WEB1 day ago · It is “absolutely inevitable” that infrastructure will be a key focus of the new towns taskforce, its chair Sir Michael Lyons told LGC. Former Birmingham City Council chief executive Sir Michael confirmed that “wherever possible” infrastructure investment will be in place before any building of homes.. As chair of the new towns taskforce, Sir Michael will be leading efforts to design ...
News - Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
WEBWEBINAR: Using digital twins to make data-driven decisions about your place. LGC, in partnership with Autodesk, will hold a best practice webinar exploring…. Roundtable: Harnessing digital gains to help the most vulnerable. News featured on Local Government Chronicle, the magazine for local government officers, covering finance, law, housing ...
New government should tread carefully on LGPS reforms
WEBJul 24, 2024 · The new government must tread carefully, and concentrate on creating better investment opportunities in the UK rather than dictating targets. Its predecessor put increasing pressure on the LGPS to invest in its preferred asset classes and geographies. It knew it was unlikely to be in power in 10 years’ time if this resulted in pension funds ...
Watch LGC Events - Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
WEBWatch LGC Events | Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Explore this section of LGC to watch presentations, speeches, interviews and celebrations from our previous conferences and awards. Click on an article to watch the session. WEBINAR: How councils can help deliver successful regeneration projects. WEBINAR: How to speed up electric vehicle ...
Housing - Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
WEBHousing | Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Clive Betts raises doubts over government house building plan. The former chair of the Commons’ Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee…. Government scraps planned changes to social housing allocation. The government has scrapped plans put forward by the previous Conservative ...