#local-authorities

#local-authorities

More local inquiries into grooming gangs are expected as new audits reveal the issue's scale.

Private landlords are exploiting councils by charging excessive rents for temporary housing, exacerbating the homelessness crisis.

Unexpected severity of weather warnings leading to significant local disruptions.

Residents in Romford are increasingly reporting public issues, particularly around bus station timetables, street lighting, and public transport stops.

Businesses in England are expected to pay an additional £1.1 billion in business rates for 2024/25, exacerbated by coming cost increases.

The education system's funding crisis has made it increasingly difficult for families to secure necessary support for children with special needs.

Epsom and Ewell leads UK local authorities in employment rates for residents aged 16-64, reaching 91.7%.

Areas such as West Oxfordshire and Reigate and Banstead also showcase notable employment rates.

Birmingham has the highest unemployment benefit claims in the UK as of October 2024, showing a notable increase compared to 2023.

Local authorities spent over £100 million on legal battles to deny support for special educational needs, with poor tribunal success rates and urgent reform needed.

The Conservatives allocated £10.6bn for regional levelling up but only spent £2.5bn due to bureaucracy and inflation.

Wales is proposing a visitor levy to fund tourism sustainability, but concerns about job impacts have arisen.

Bramley highlights a concerning trend of accountability evasion amidst ecological crises and corporate negligence.

Significant increase in parking fines in Ireland in 2023 generates over €14 million for local councils.

Angela Rayner pledges more power to local authorities through devolution revolution.