Jim McMahon has been re-appointed to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in a more junior role than he held previously. Mr McMahon ...

As LGR moves forward, councils will need to put plans in place to retain experienced staff, recruit directors of statutory services delivered by ...

Harlow DC is set to join a legal challenge against local government reorganisation in Essex. Reform-led Essex CC confirmed last month that it will submit ...

The new chair of Core Cities believes the new prime minister presents a “huge opportunity” to put cities in the spotlight. Liam Robinson (Lab), who is also the leader of Liverpool City Council, told ...

Richmond & Wandsworth LBC have appointed Ana Popovici as a joint chief executive for both boroughs. Ms Popovici previously held the position of deputy ...

A Local Government Association restructure that would have seen its workforce shrink by 10% will now involve “far fewer” redundancies, the organisation has revealed. The new proposals that include the ...

Work to identify digital exclusion hot spots can uncover hidden pockets of need beyond simple measures of deprivation, writes the chief executive of the ...

Angela Rayner has returned to the role of secretary of state for the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Her appointment came after ...

No 10 North will take over responsibilities for local economic growth and devolution strategy from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local ...

Andy Burnham has appointed his cabinet. Head of content Kirsty Weakley looks at how well they understand local government. Today's top stories Devolution ...

The minister responsible for housing and planning will now attend cabinet as Andy Burnham continues to form his administration. Matthew Pennycook, who has ...