Responding to inspection
Fire authority members have a duty to ensure that their service responds effectively to any concerns raised by inspectors.
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Cars of the future
Councils should be at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles and supporting the development of charging points.
Improving the public’s health
Local authority delivery of public health is effective, accountable, efficient and offers great value for money.
Tackling FGM
As ever, this last month in Westminster has been busy for local government.
Local government finance
MPs formally approved the 2019/20 local government finance settlement on 5 February, confirming councils’ funding for the next year.
Time to plug funding gap
The Spending Review needs to help councils balance the books, safeguard services people rely on and improve lives.
Taking flight
The Tees Valley Combined Authority has bought its local airport as part of a 10-year investment plan to create jobs and boost the economy.
Making funding fair
The fair funding review and business rates retention reform need to be sustainable, evidence-based and improve clarity to help councils plan their budgets
Drilling transport data
Data is one of the most vital commodities that we generate and councils across the country produce immense quantities of it every day.
Balancing the books
Government proposals on business rates retention and fair funding for councils are out for consultation.