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Government tightens oversight on council borrowing to prevent financial crises
The UK government is moving to strengthen its grip on local authority finances, announcing new powers designed to identify financial risks earlier and...
Dan Benn Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:51Neighbourhood Guarantee to set clear standards as government shifts power to communities
Communities across England are set to gain new, enforceable expectations for the quality of local public services under a major package of reforms...
Dan Benn Fri, 05/22/2026 - 09:452026 Elections – How it looks currently
Today is a big day for the UK public sector. People across the country have cast their votes, and now all eyes are on the results filtering in...
Dan Benn Fri, 05/08/2026 - 12:19LGA launches 2026/27 support programme to back authorities
The Local Government Association has launched its Sector Support Programme for 2026/27, providing comprehensive, government‑funded support to local...
Dan Benn Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:40Local Government Network responds to Government announcement on reorganisation
The Local Councils’ Network has welcomed today’s government decision on the future structure of local government in six county areas, saying it...
Dan Benn Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:20LGA to lead major new public health improvement programme across England
A major new initiative aimed at strengthening public health services across England will be led by the Local Government Association over the next...
Dan Benn Wed, 03/25/2026 - 10:14Report warns local government reorganisation could distance communities
A new report from IPPR North warns that the government’s plan to abolish district councils and replace them with large unitary authorities could move...
Dan Benn Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:39Vision for local government reorganisation released by government
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Communities across more than a dozen areas in England are being invited to have their say on proposals to reorganise local government, streamline...
Dan Benn Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:39
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2025 Online Conferences
In partnership with our community of public sector leaders responsible for procurement and strategy across local authorities and the wider public sector, we’ve devised a collaborative calendar of conferences and events for leaders of industry to listen, learn and collaborate through engaging and immersive conversation.
All our conferences are CPD accredited, which means you can gain points to advance your career by attending our online conferences. Also, the contents are available on demand so you can re-watch at your convenience.
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Webinar - EV charging maintenance and future-proofing: delivering for current and future demand 2025
The panel of experts and local authorities discuss everything you need to know about the EV charging infrastructure process after rollout: maintenance, operations, availability and uptime, and futureproofing and learn more about making sure the EV charge points in your local authority are serving the community to the highest standards.
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Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025
The UK tech sector is projected to grow by £41.5 billion by 2025, creating 678,000 jobs. Councils spend £1-2 billion on IT annually, much of it on outdated systems. How can these funds drive real transformation and ensure staff are equipped for new tech?
