Plans to reform the housing and planning system have been welcomed by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). However England’s ... read more
The Neighbourhood Planning Bill was among a group of 22 bills to receive Royal Assent ahead of the dissolution of Parliament. The Bill includes ... read more
They are the smallest councils in the country with the fewest powers, part of the small print on most council tax bills. But maybe not for much ... read more
Local authorities are holding onto over 23,000 vacant residential properties - an average of 87 per council - new research reveals. The freedom ... read more
The government has been urged to be more local and more radical in its approach to localising business rates in order to help communities fund ... read more