England’s councils have warned that the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is ‘on course for total collapse’ without urgent reform.

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords will no longer be able to serve a Section 21 notice simply to regain possession—meaning renters gain greater security.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves should raise rates on higher council tax bands to raise just under £4bn in her Budget later this month, a think-tank has said.

The Scottish Government must devolve funding and powers to councils to secure a ‘decent and prosperous' nation, Scottish secretary Douglas Alexander has said.

A recent safeguarding practice review has found that children’s services in Surrey failed to identify abuse suffered by 10-year-old Sara Sharif.

All 62 members of Staffordshire County Council have united to call on the PM to abandon plans for local government reorganisation (LGR) in the county.

Local government secretary Steve Reed has made the case to the Treasury for devolving fiscal powers ahead of the Budget.

Tony Oliver, Head of Physical Security, North, explores how facial recognition technology can help local authorities enhance public safety.

Dorset Council is set to pursue plans for a major solar farm on a council-owned site near Weymouth, under new proposals outlined in a report to its cabinet.

Councils are warning of mounting pressures as study reveals inequalities in the distribution of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

North Northamptonshire Council has formally approved plans to introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes.

A new report has warned that Isle of Wight Council faces serious governance failings and risks Government intervention unless urgent reforms are made.