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The local government structures shake-up: Reorganisation, impact, and technology needs

Technology
Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solution at Netcall, discusses the UK Government’s creation of unitary authorities as part of the abolition of the two-tier local government structures in England and the role of technology in this significant reorganisation.

Council boycotts of Israeli goods will become illegal

Government
The UK government plans to make local council boycotts of countries and companies – particularly Israel – illegal, in new measures announced this week Communities...

East Sussex approves plans to spend £365 million on services

Government
Plans to spend £365 million on vital services and impose a 3% adult social care levy received backing from East Sussex County Council members...

Swindon solar park to power household waste recycling centre

Environment
A new Swindon solar park will generate income for the Borough Council as well as fuelling its ambitious renewable energy targets Building work has started...

Making personal budgets dementia friendly

Health & Social Care
A sea change is needed among local authorities to make personal budgets dementia friendly, argues George McNamara of the Alzheimer’s Society People with dementia and...

East Kent super council merger could see the loss of 150 jobs

Government
Plans to create a new East Kent super council could led to 150 jobs losses, but could see saving of £6.8m in the first two years

Nottinghamshire County Council reopens £6m growth fund

Finance
Businesses have been invited to bid for a share of a £6m growth fund to expand their operations when the council reopens it next week

Beside the seaside: Cash to breathe new life into British coast

Government
Communities up and down the British coast are set to benefit from a new wave of government investment aimed at boosting seaside tourism, housing...

Which local parks are under threat? 38 Degrees launches info gathering campaign

Government
38 Degrees today launches what it calls “a people powered investigation” to find out which local parks are under threat in England The civil society...

Tory-led Surrey County Council wants to hike council tax by 15%

Government
Conservative-run Surrey County Council wants to raise council tax by 15% to cover rising demand for services, but it will have to put the...

Council tax to rise in Glasgow for the first time in over a decade

Government
For the first time in 12 years Glasgow City Council has revealed it will increase council tax in a bid to close a funding gap of almost £70m

Highlighting scam targeting schools with ransomware

Technology
Education establishments must take precautions against fraudsters targeting schools to install ransomware on computers

We can do better on Syrian refugee resettlement, MPs declare

Government
Both refugees and local councils need clear information for the Syrian refugee resettlement programme to be a success in the long term, Open Access reports Despite...

Local councils’ flood preparedness: How technology can help

Environment
Used proactively, technology can help local councils' flood preparedness and resilience in a number of ways, as Intermedix’s Ian Carr describes It is no secret...

Westminster City Council planning ‘to send residents to Coventry’

Government
The local Labour group heavily criticises the Conservative Westminster City Council’s plans to put homeless residents into private rented accommodation Conservative-led Westminster City Council announced...

Local road funding gains £1.2bn government boost

Transport
The government has announced £1.2bn local road funding is to be shared between councils to upgrade the network, cut congestion and improve journey times

New ombudsman for local council complaints takes office

Government
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid confirms the appointment of Michael King as the Local Government Ombudsman, dealing with local council complaints After being confirmed by Communities...
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