Although many councils are increasing their council tax, the LGA has warned that many communities will still see a reduction in local services.
UK public sector employees make up 25 per cent of total employees but produce more than 39 per cent of all unpaid overtime.
Brighton & Hove City Council has announced a 5.99 per cent council tax increase, to help invest £6 million for its adult social care services.
The LGA has said that rogue landlords who commit housing offences should be fined a minimum of £30,000 by magistrates.
Approximately 99 per cent of low and high level street lights in Leicestershire have been upgraded to energy savings LEDs.
Hampshire County Council has written to all 11 of its district council leaders proposing one combined authority across the whole of the region.
It is taking longer than expected to turn under-performing schools into academies, causing ‘considerable variation’ across the country.
Prisons, Jobcentres and NHS trusts will be among the organisations that have a duty to help those at risk of becoming homeless.
Birmingham City Council has chosen Jadu’s Continuum CXM platform to deliver a new digital platform for its residents and businesses.
Further education and skills training at Sunderland City Council has been deemed inadequate, with Ofsted warning of ‘radicalisation’ risks.
Approximately 6,000 children in Glasgow could benefit from a plan to provide free school dinners for all children in Primary 4.
Activist lawyers from ClientEarth have won a third High Court victory over the UK government's plans to tackle air pollution.