local authorities
07 Aug 2023
Future of virtual council meetings?
Under 50-year-old law, councils are required to hold certain statutory meetings, such as for planning and full council, in person. However, during the pandemic, councils were temporarily allowed to hold...
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24 Jul 2023
Government launches consultation on Best Value Duty
The Government is seeking views from local authorities in England on what constitutes best value and what standards the Secretary of State for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities should expect. The...
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24 Jul 2023
RSN analysis of latest Council Tax and NNDR Collection Rate
The latest Council Tax & NNDR (National Non Domestic Rates) Collection analysis is now available on the RSN website for RSN Sparse member authorities here. The analysis provides benchmarking on...
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10 Jul 2023
Findings of a new report show that district councils have a major part to play in improving the nation’s health
A new report by The Kings Fund has highlighted the vital role district councils have to play in improving the health and wellbeing of their communities. Driving better health outcomes...
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13 Jun 2023
RSN briefs Gove on Rural Unfair Funding
Yesterday afternoon Kerry Booth, RSN Chief Executive, was alongside a group of Council Leaders who met with Rt Hon Michael Gove MP to talk about the Local Government Funding Formula and...
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12 Jun 2023
Local Government is crucial to reaching net zero
A back business debate on local government’s role in reaching net zero last week highlighted the vital part they have to play. Wera Hobhouse MP (Lib Dem, Bath) said: “Local...
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06 Jun 2023
Latest news from the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2)
Earlier this year, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded up to £630m to Local Authorities (LA) through the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2) scheme. This was...
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14 Nov 2022
Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn
Councils across England have warned that they are likely to start cutting everyday services from next year as their finances are squeezed, with some fearing they could be facing bankruptcy...
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31 Oct 2022
‘Worse than austerity’ – councils warn that any cuts to their budgets next year would mean they are only able to offer the bare minimum in local services
England’s largest councils today warn that any moves to cut their budgets next year would be ‘worse than austerity’ and result in ‘devastating’ reductions to local services – with local...
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23 Mar 2020
Robert Jenrick reaffirms support for councils in their coronavirus response
The Local Government Secretary addressed over 300 council leaders and sector bodies in a call on the government’s response to coronavirus He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting councils to...
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