Local Government News

New research based on Freedom of Information requests indicates that councils are struggling financially, forecasting a combined funding gap of nearly £4 billio

Following tensions between two Sydney councillors, they may be required to attend mediation, as Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig reviews recommendations fro

Mayors and local leaders are set to gain powers to impose accommodation charges, a move by Labour to raise revenues, which could lead to a 'jobs bloodbath' and

Plans for a major local government overhaul in the UK have been put on hold following new legal advice suggesting they might not comply with the law, prompting

The Scottish Greens are advocating for the reintroduction of district and regional councils as part of measures to enhance local government in Scotland.

Andy Burnham is pushing for rapid devolution in England, building on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act passed earlier this year. This initiat

Cardiff has made significant progress on its visitor levy, with an agreement reached on a popular attraction, and the levy is set to be implemented next year.

Residents of Boyce, Louisiana, expressed anger at local officials for using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to conceal a pending data center deal, highlighting

Andy Burnham plans to assign high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices, a scheme the prime minister supports to help communities develop their potential

Tory council leaders are accusing Burnham of 'devolving blame' for tax rises, with Shadow local government secretary Sir James Cleverly stating Londoners face a

As the deadline for candidates to register for Ontario's municipal elections approaches, observers are noting that some seats remain uncontested.

Scooter companies are being compelled to finance river clean-up efforts following revelations of widespread scooter dumping. The lord mayor stated that pressure

A proposal by a local government council in London to limit "vertical drinking" has caused controversy among pub landlords and UK politicians.

Amazon and officials in Gilroy, California, secretly negotiated a $2 billion data center project for years, with most residents unaware until construction began

Democratic policymakers are opposing a proposed rule change by the Office of Management and Budget that would give political appointees veto power over federal

Bev Craig has been elected as the new Manchester mayor, becoming the most powerful Labour woman outside Westminster, with a £3bn budget and a desire for Andy Bu

Welsh councillors are currently debating a new anti-racism policy designed to establish the authority's stance and progress in becoming an anti-racist organizat

BBC Verify has analyzed the cost and funding of Andy Burnham's new spending commitments made during his first week in office.

A new housing bill has become law, offering incentives to local governments and builders for incremental changes in housing development. While not a sweeping me