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Auditors add to council biometric warnings 20/05/2024 A spending watchdog has echoed councils’ concerns that biometric entry requirements at UK ports could lead to freight delays and gridlock on major roads.
Red tape risk to levelling up 06/10/2023 New rules around subsidies risk holding back levelling up efforts, according to analysis published today.
Council orders demolition of Brexit agreement hotel 29/08/2023 Runnymede Borough Council has ordered Conservative party donor Surinder Arora to demolish all or part of the Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel.
Hancock: Whitehall oversight of care was terrible 27/06/2023 Whitehall oversight of adult social care before Covid-19 was ‘terrible’ and officials had no understanding of whether councils could cope, Matt Hancock admits.
Hedgerows in England threatened by cuts 31/05/2023 Hedgerows in England are under threat because of Government plans to cut funding, farmers and nature groups have warned.
Manchester introduces post-COVID ‘toursim tax’ 12/12/2022 Visitors to Manchester will be required to pay a ‘tourism tax’ as part of a new initiative to support the city’s accommodation sector after Brexit and COVID.
Council chiefs welcome delayed approval of post-Brexit fund 06/12/2022 Local authority leaders have welcomed the Government’s belated approval of local areas’ plans to spend the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Council chiefs call for ‘clarity’ on post-Brexit fund 30/11/2022 Local authority leaders today called for ‘clarity’ on the future of the delayed post-Brexit shared prosperity fund.
Council left with ‘phenomenal cost’ due to mothballed border post 06/07/2022 Portsmouth City Council has been forced to absorb the ‘phenomenal cost’ of running a post-Brexit border control post that is lying unused.
Council chiefs warn of post-Brexit shortage of professional regulators 18/05/2022 Local authority leaders have urged the Government to do more to train staff to work in the regulatory system due to an increase in post-Brexit challenges.
Charity calls for reform of public sector food sourcing standards 21/04/2021 A charity is calling for a major overhaul of public sector food sourcing standards to protect school children and hospital patients from being served a low welfare menu.
Thousands of vulnerable EU children face legal ‘cliff edge’ 30/03/2021 A charity has warned that thousands of children in care who are from EU countries could find themselves with no legal status in the UK because of Brexit.
A ‘bottom up’ response to Brexit 21/01/2021 Paul Frainer argues Brexit and COVID-19 means we are at a crossroads economically, socially and environmentally.
Council chiefs welcome £10m port funding 19/11/2020 Local authority leaders have welcomed a funding boost to port health authorities but warn that ‘many uncertainties’ remain for councils.
Think-tank issues warning on Brexit readiness 03/11/2020 Local authorities and the devolved nations risk being overwhelmed by Brexit as they are trying to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, a think tank has claimed.
No-deal Brexit planning would 'overwhelm' emergency response 19/05/2020 Planning for a no-deal Brexit at the end of this year would ‘overwhelm’ the country’s emergency response capacity, the Government has been warned in a leaked report.
Home Office extends funding for EU Settlement Scheme 09/03/2020 Local authorities will be allowed to bid for a share of £8m to help vulnerable people apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Council chiefs call for ‘urgent’ consultation on post-Brexit trade checks 11/02/2020 Local authority leaders have called on the Government to ensure that port authorities have the resources and capacities needed to carry out checks on EU goods.
Devolution revolution expected after Johnson wins 13/12/2019 Local government was this morning expecting a devolution revolution after Prime Minister Boris Johnson secured a sweeping election win.
Oxford and Reading top city performance list 11/11/2019 Cities have largely recovered economically from the 2007/08 financial crisis but must now focus on housing affordability and health-related issues, according to PwC and Demos.
Only 5% of council leaders optimistic about Brexit 29/10/2019 Councils are increasingly downbeat about the impact of Brexit, with nearly three quarters (71%) of chiefs expecting it to have a ‘negative’ or ‘very negative’ impact on their local economy.
High street hit as retail employment falls by 85,000 24/10/2019 ‘Weak’ consumer demand and ‘Brexit uncertainty’ have been blamed for the decline of the high street as figures reveal thousands of retail jobs have been lost.
Brexit threatens fight against modern slavery 18/10/2019 The commissioner appointed to tackle modern slavery has called for a stronger focus on prevention and warned that Brexit could undermine efforts to stop slavery.
Javid announces £4.3bn Brexit 'funding guarantee' 30/09/2019 Chancellor Sajid Javid has outlined plans to distribute £4.3bn if the UK leaves the EU without a Brexit deal.
Older people face ‘significant barriers’ in applying for EU Settlement Scheme 27/09/2019 The Government has been warned it could face a ‘Windrush 2’ as vulnerable older people are failing to apply to the EU settlement scheme (EUSS) in time.
No-deal Brexit presents 'risk' to health and social care sectors 27/09/2019 There is a risk that care homes and the NHS will be unable to access vital medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the public spending watchdog has warned today.
Core Cities' £28bn Shared Prosperity Fund warning 26/09/2019 The proposed UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) must be worth at least £28bn over seven years if the UK is to deliver its devolved policy objectives, a leading sector body has warned.
Council chiefs say they ‘desperately’ need certainty on post-Brexit funding 24/09/2019 Local authority leaders have called on the Government to ‘urgently publish’ its plans for a scheme to replace Brussels funding when the UK leaves the European Union.
DfE drive to check council readiness for Brexit 19/09/2019 The Department for Education (DfE) is attempting to gain a better understanding of school sector and council readiness just weeks before the Government’s Brexit deadline.
Government warned resilience forums could be stretched 04/09/2019 Local resilience forums (LRFs) would be stretched if Brexit forced them into 24/7 operations over an extended period, the Government has been warned in a report leaked to The MJ.
Welsh ministers call for ‘end of austerity’ 30/08/2019 Local government leaders across Wales have joined with ministers to call for an end to austerity.
Jenrick announces £9m Brexit cash for councils 22/08/2019 The Government has announced £9m to help local areas and major ports prepare for Brexit.
Local government ‘shut out’ of Brexit discussions, Labour warns 08/08/2019 Andrew Gwynne, the shadow secretary of state for communities and local government, has raised concerns that local authorities will not be represented on the Government’s EU Exit Operations Committee.
Whitehall commits £20m to help councils prepare for Brexit 05/08/2019 Council chiefs have welcomed the Government’s announcement that £20m will be made available to help with Brexit preparations, but warned there are still ‘information gaps’ relating to the UK’s exit from the EU.
Free-trade zones to ‘turbocharge’ investment, Whitehall claims 02/08/2019 The Government has invited ports and airports across the UK to bid to become one of 10 new free trade areas in a move it argues will boost post-Brexit trade.
Chancellor announces £2.1bn to prepare for ‘no-deal’ Brexit 01/08/2019 Sajid Javid has announced a £2.1bn cash boost in order to prepare the UK for a no-deal Brexit.
Open letter to Boris Johnson 25/07/2019 The MJ's editor Heather Jameson asks the new PM a simple question: do you want to fund local government or do you want to scale back services to the basics?
Welsh councils call for ‘clarity’ over post-Brexit funding 24/07/2019 Clarity over future funding arrangements is crucial to ensure support for rural communities in Wales after Brexit, councils have warned.
Council chiefs call for devolution to rural communities after Brexit 04/07/2019 Local authority leaders have called on the Government to devolve more powers to rural areas in the event that Britain leaves the European Union.
Hedging the currency risk 02/07/2019 Following the recent news that Croydon Council is considering hedging the currency risk in its pension fund, Jackie Bowie offers her view on optimal strategies to achieve the best outcome.
Post-Brexit free trade zones could ‘rebalance the economy’, think tank claims 25/06/2019 Whitehall should establish free trade zones in most deprived areas after Brexit in order to incentivise growth and rebalance the economy, think tank argues.
Poorest areas could lose billions after Brexit, campaigners warn 11/06/2019 The poorest areas of Britain could lose billions of pounds in post-Brexit funding, campaigners have warned.
Whitehall warned not to ‘roll-back’ on devolution agenda 24/04/2019 Cornwall council has urged the Government not to ‘roll-back’ from the promise of greater devolution after Brexit.
Concern over councils' ability to cope with polls 17/04/2019 Council chiefs have raised concerns with Government about the sector’s capacity to run EU elections so close on the heels of local polls.
Austerity 'could end at the Spending Review' 11/04/2019 There is a ‘genuine chance’ austerity will end at the Spending Review, according to upbeat director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson.
Call for inspection pause in case of Brexit hit 10/04/2019 Council chiefs have urged Whitehall to be ready to ease pressures on the sector for up to six months if Brexit threatens to stretch capacity.
Whitehall slammed for ‘failing’ to help councils prepare for Brexit 03/04/2019 Council chiefs call for powers to be devolved from Brussels to councils post-Brexit after MPs warn of a lack of preparation for a possible exit from the EU.
Welsh councils receive £1.2m for Brexit preparations 14/03/2019 Each local in Wales will receive £45,000 to help ramp up their work to prepare for Brexit.
Children left vulnerable to abuse due to focus on Brexit, report warns 12/03/2019 Councils are failing to protect children from abuse in England due to ‘systematic’ safeguarding failures, a new report has warned.
Whitehall accused of bribing MPs with £1.6bn Brexit fund 04/03/2019 MPs have accused the PM of trying to buy their support ahead of a key Brexit vote with the announcement of a £1.6bn fund for deprived areas of the country.
Government urged to publish a rural strategy 01/03/2019 Government has been urged to address its ‘inadequate’ rural policy ahead of Brexit.
Council chiefs call for ‘power and control’ over funding after Brexit 27/02/2019 Leaving the EU risks exacerbating regional inequalities, but it also provides an opportunity to rethink the Government’s approach to regional funding.
Holyrood passes £42.5bn budget but warns of Brexit recession 22/02/2019 Holyrood has approved the 2019-20 budget which will see billions invested into public services — but warned Brexit could push Scotland into recession.
Sector fumes over lack of pre-Brexit briefing 21/02/2019 Councils have threatened to walk away from Government attempts to engage with them on Brexit amid growing frustrations about the response to their concerns.
NILGA: Give councils the power to change Northern Ireland 11/02/2019 The Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) has called for the role of councils to be formally reviewed and strengthened after the elections in May, giving greater decision making powers to local people and places.
Councils accused of not doing enough to prepare for Brexit 04/02/2019 Councils are not doing enough to prepare for Brexit and need to step up their game, the concerned Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has told sector figures.
Brokenshire gets Brexit breakdown from chiefs 31/01/2019 Chief executives have told communities secretary James Brokenshire Whitehall needs to be more joined up between departments and in its communications with councils over Brexit.
Local government and Brexit: a steady hand is needed 30/01/2019 While the £56.5m cash injection this week will go some way in helping councils prepare for the impact of Brexit, Mark Whitehead warns local government will be on the frontline for dealing with worst case scenarios.
Councils to receive £56.5m to prepare for Brexit 29/01/2019 Local authority leaders have welcomed a £56m handout from the Government to cover costs resulting from Brexit over the next two years, plus a pledge that any future costs will be fully funded.
EXCLUSIVE: No-deal Brexit funding call 23/01/2019 Smith Square has pushed Marsham Street to provide funding for councils to implement their no-deal Brexit plans as Whitehall urges local authorities to act now.
The top ten things for local government to be aware of in 2019 11/01/2019 2019 looks set to be a year of interesting challenges and opportunities for local government. Tiffany Cloynes and Clare Hardy offer their predictions for the year ahead.
Mayor Khan calls for withdrawal of Article 50 10/12/2018 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to withdraw Article 50 to protect the capital’s economy from the effects of Brexit.
Local government finance settlement delayed by Brexit debate 05/12/2018 Today's provisional local government finance settlement has been delayed – just weeks after Whitehall agreed to bring it forward and fix a date.
Councils should set up ‘food resilience teams’ to prepare for Brexit 30/11/2018 Food policy experts are advising local authorities to set up ‘food resilience teams’ to prepare for different Brexit scenarios.
Brexit will not halt economic growth, says Walkley 29/11/2018 Economic growth will not grind to a halt when we leave the European Union, chief executive of Homes England Nick Walkley has predicted.
NHS could be 51,000 nurses short after Brexit 06/11/2018 The NHS could be short of 51,000 nurses by the end of the Brexit transition period, a new report has warned today.
No-deal Brexit disruption warning 31/10/2018 Local authorities have been warned to prepare for up to three months of disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Liverpool mayor calls for ‘fair funding formula’ for councils 29/10/2018 The mayor of Liverpool has called for a Royal Commission to ensure a ‘fair funding formula’ for local council services.
Budget 2018: Cash for care could be swallowed up by rates relief 28/10/2018 Chancellor Phillip Hammond is expected to announce nearly a billion pounds for social care in an austerity-busting budget later today.
Ministry moves on Brexit 24/10/2018 Senior Marsham Street officials have stepped up their preparations for Brexit after complaints from frustrated councils that they were being shut out of the process.
Councils warn £1bn is at risk of being returned to EU 15/10/2018 Nearly £1bn earmarked for local investment will be lost if the Government does not act soon, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.
Reform Apprenticeship Levy ahead of Brexit, CBI says 09/10/2018 Business leaders have urged the Government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy in order to help solve some of the economy’s challenges ahead of Brexit.
Metro mayors call for post-Brexit fiscal devolution 08/10/2018 Four of England’s metro mayors are demanding control over the cash set to replace Brussels funding in the wake of Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Brexit towns to be 'hardest hit' by impact, researchers warn 19/09/2018 Towns that voted in favour of Brexit will be hardest hit by its effects for the next 10 years, researchers have warned.
More for less? Residents will be getting less for more 17/09/2018 There are no more easy pickings when it comes to cuts and now the cracks in austerity plans are taking their toll, writes Heather Jameson.
Burnham calls for no-deal Brexit contingency plan 05/09/2018 The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is expected to call for a contingency plan in case of a no-deal Brexit in a major speech later today.
Council first to use new legal powers to demand Brexit clarity 29/08/2018 The leader of Plymouth City Council is hoping to force the Government to reveal the impact Brexit will have on the city through the use of new legal powers.
Crunch time for municipal bonds 23/08/2018 The struggling Municipal Bonds Agency has pleaded for councils to ‘pull behind us’ amid warnings it could run out of money before issuing a bond.
Brexit will cause ‘social care workforce crisis’, think tank warns 22/08/2018 Ending freedom of movement after Brexit could mean more than 100,000 fewer adult social care workers by 2026, a think tank has warned.
MPs call for ‘rethink’ of devolution after Brexit 31/07/2018 MPs have called for more powers to be handed to English regions as part of a rethink of devolution after Brexit.
Council chiefs call for consultation on EU regional funding post-Brexit 13/07/2018 Local government leaders have welcomed the Brexit White Paper’s acknowledgement of how important EU regional funding is to local areas, but they urge Whitehall to provide more detail.
Devolution crucial to weathering post-Brexit ‘storm’, council chiefs say 04/07/2018 Local authority leaders have called for more powers in order to deal with the ‘perfect storm’ that is likely to hit rural communities after Brexit.
Public service leaders 'kept in dark' over Brexit 27/06/2018 The majority of public service leaders have warned they have not received enough information from the Government in order to plan effectively for Brexit.
Council chiefs back post-Brexit health cooperation with EU 13/06/2018 Local authority leaders have backed a call for continued cooperation with the European Union in order to tackle infectious diseases after Brexit.
Brexit threatens UK’s access to food safety systems, warn council chiefs 30/05/2018 Council leaders have called on Whitehall and the EU to ensure the UK's access to food safety and animal health systems remains available after Brexit.
Local councils urged to bid for EU wi-fi funding before Brexit 22/05/2018 Town and city councils are being urged to bid for an EU grant to install public wi-fi before Brexit comes into effect.
MPs call for 'credible, long-term plan' for social care 09/05/2018 MPs today called on ministers to outline a ‘credible, long-term plan’ to reverse the perception of English social care as a ‘source of national shame’.
Report calls for a bespoke workforce deal with the EU 03/05/2018 Only a bespoke workforce deal with the EU would allow the public sector to recruit top-end talent as well as sufficient numbers of skilled workers and lower-skilled staff, according to finance chiefs.
Parish councils to ‘re-think’ role after Brexit 01/05/2018 Community council leaders have announced they will be starting a ‘big, radical conversation’ on the role of parish councils in the post-Brexit local government landscape.
Cornwall proposes post-Brexit plan to create 20,000 jobs 27/04/2018 Cornwall Council has called on Whitehall to devolve more powers to the south western peninsular as part of a plan to help it cope with the impact of Brexit.
Brexit and public procurement - a lost opportunity 09/04/2018 Andrew Millross explains how just small changes to the EU's current procurement directives could make a huge difference to the way local authorities assess contractors before signing public contracts with them.
Local councils prepare to lobby MPs for extra powers 19/03/2018 Town and parish councils are calling for new powers to be handed to them following Brexit in what they see as the next stage in local government devolution.
Council leaders call for ‘traffic light’ food labelling to fight salt consumption 13/03/2018 Local authority chiefs have repeated their calls for the ‘traffic light’ food labelling system to become a legal requirement post-Brexit as health campaigners warn of the high salt content of ready meals.
Council chiefs 'pessimistic' about Brexit 06/03/2018 More than six out of ten council chief executives and leaders believe Brexit will be damaging to their local economy, a new survey has revealed.
Traffic light labelling on food should be ‘mandatory’, councils say 12/02/2018 Traffic light labelling on food and drink should become mandatory after Brexit in order to help fight obesity, council chiefs say.
Council chiefs call for ‘locally-driven’ successor to EU aid 07/02/2018 Council chiefs have urged the Government to create a ‘locally-driven’ successor to EU aid as MPs warn Whitehall too slow in allocating Brexit resources.
The top 10 things local government can expect in 2018 10/01/2018 Tiffany Cloynes outlines her predictions for the top 10 issues for local government in 2018.
New forest to help deliver ‘Green Brexit’, Gove claims 08/01/2018 The Environment Secretary has claimed the Government’s £6m plan to create a ‘Northern Forest’ would help deliver a ‘Green Brexit’.
500 shared sites needed to end ‘age apartheid’, think tank says 05/01/2018 A think tank has called for the creation of hundreds of shared sites designed to bring young and old people together and end Britain’s ‘age apartheid’.
Council leaders call for ‘urgent clarity’ over EU funding 07/12/2017 Council chiefs yesterday called on the Government to provide ‘urgent clarity’ over how it will replace current European Union structural funds post-Brexit.

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