Braintree DC leader Graham Butland (Con) plans to stand down as leader in May, after 22 years in the role. Cllr Butland ...

The number of library staff across England has almost halved since 2010, according to the Unison Closing Chapters report.

The Local Government Chronicle has launched a new app designed to give local government leaders the best of LGC in the palm ...

Operators have shown what is possible when decarbonisation ambitions are aligned with the right delivery partners, writes ...

The government is “having a real think” about the devolution process, according to the interim chief executive of Sussex and ...

Local government reorganisation might be a divisive topic, but LGC’s inaugural LGR Summit showcased the dedication of a ...

The government has taken the necessary legislative steps to introduce the new system for local plans later this month. Last ...

Votes of no confidence have been called for council leaders in both Warwickshire CC and Trafford MBC for next week. In ...

A local public accounts committee model could examine how mayors are performing their stewardship roles, writes an honorary professor at the School for ...

Councils involved in local government reorganisation have been told to make sure they are “at the front of the queue” to sign contracts with suppliers, ...

A new national police unit is being set up this month to protect candidates from abuse ahead of this May’s local elections. The Home Office has announced ...

The government must ensure clarity in legislation around health responsibilities and accountability, writes Solace’s policy lead for children & ...