March 2018

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NALC encourages digital mapping for local council
Published : 20 February 2018

Local councils need to understand the geographical area their council covers. From neighbourhood plans to tree maintenance to finding where their ... read more

Number of paupers’ funerals rises by 12%
Published : 20 February 2018

The number of ‘paupers’ funerals’ has shot up by 12% in the past five years. Around £4,000,000 was spent on public health ... read more

Wales to try ‘innovative’ voting in local elections
Published : 20 February 2018

Alun Davies, the Welsh Local Government Secretary, has said that ballot boxes in supermarkets and Sunday voting could be trialled by principal ... read more

Welsh 16 year olds to vote locally
Published : 20 February 2018

The Welsh Government has announced plans to extend the right to vote in council elections to 16 and 17 year olds. Alun Davies, the Welsh Cabinet ... read more

Green pledges strengthen planning rules and enhanced green belt
Published : 20 February 2018

The Government has set out its plans to protect the natural environment and increase biodiversity across the UK. Launched by DEFRA, the Plan ... read more

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