Local government

Labour leader Stewart Young's contention the plans were unlawful is "not reasonably arguable".

The councils' current chief executive will revert to her original role at Cherwell.

Wales' auditor general finds £30,000 of the £95,000 termination fee was tax free.

The ability of councils to make income has been impacted by Covid-19, an Audit Office report says.

A meeting is terminated amid claims of "disorderly conduct" centred on an independent councillor.

The leader of a council says without changes it could be difficult for the council to function.

A body representing town and parish councils wants a return of virtual meetings.

Warwick and Stratford-on-Avon local authorities could become South Warwickshire District Council.

Local authorities will be allowed to increase council tax by as much as they want next year.

Mid and East Antrim Council's self-referral does not come under the ombudsman's remit, says NIPSO.

Previously some of the money aimed at helping poorer pupils was targeted at councils with highest deprivation levels.

More than a hundred children are living in hotels because of a shortage of places in care homes.

The SNP's Stuart McDonald responds to the home secretary's claim that councils are not doing enough.

The figure for England would represent a 36% rise in a decade, research for county councils says.

The leader of a cash-strapped council wants people to take more responsibility for relatives' care.

A High Court ruling earlier this year said councils had to meet in person, rather than online.

Manchester City Council intends to cut its budget by £40m for three years to deal with a shortfall.

Peterborough City Council faces "significant and urgent" financial challenges, a review finds.

Stand-in clerk Jackie Weaver has the authority to switch on Handforth's Christmas lights.