The Rural Services Network is meticulously examining today’s statement concerning the Provisional Local Government Settlement. We are committed to fully assessing the implications for our rural member councils, especially with the concerning decision to ‘repurpose’ the Rural Services Delivery Grant.
The Government has yesterday (16th Dec) published the Devolution White Paper which sets out their vision and plans for devolving power across the nation.
Last week the Government published the policy statement for Local Government Finance 2025-2026. This included outline details of the headline allocations through the Provisional Settlement for Local Government for which a consultation will be launched in December ahead of the Christmas recess.
The government has announced new legal powers aimed at revitalising town centre high streets and transforming long-term vacant commercial properties. Set to come into effect on 2 December 2024, the High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) will allow local councils to auction long-empty properties to businesses and community groups, giving them a ‘right to rent’ and breathe new life into these spaces.
The ADASS Autumn Survey 2024, conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, reveals significant challenges in adult social care across England. The survey, with a high response rate from councils, highlights escalating financial pressures, the need for workforce investment, and barriers to preventive care.
A new tax on carbon emissions from waste incineration, set to be introduced under the expanded Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2028, could see local councils bearing billions in costs over the next decade, according to fresh research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), County Councils Network (CCN), and District Councils Network (DCN).
The Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Jim McMahon MP has emphasised the direction of the new Government confirming they will “Provide more stability for councils through multi-year funding settlements, ending the competitive bidding process and reforming the broken audit system
The latest prospectus unveiled by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) outlines how district councils can collaborate effectively with the next Government
In the wake of last week’s local council elections, the Rural Services Network (RSN) extends a warm invitation to all newly elected councillors of our member councils to join our upcoming Member Induction sessions
In a determined Westminster Hall debate last week on Government Funding for Local Authorities, concerns were sharply voiced regarding the financial sustainability of rural councils, particularly highlighted by Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire
The Rural Services Network is meticulously examining today’s statement concerning the Provisional Local Government Settlement. We are committed to fully assessing the implications for our rural member councils, especially with the concerning decision to ‘repurpose’ the Rural Services Delivery Grant.
The Government has yesterday (16th Dec) published the Devolution White Paper which sets out their vision and plans for devolving power across the nation.
Last week the Government published the policy statement for Local Government Finance 2025-2026. This included outline details of the headline allocations through the Provisional Settlement for Local Government for which a consultation will be launched in December ahead of the Christmas recess.
The government has announced new legal powers aimed at revitalising town centre high streets and transforming long-term vacant commercial properties. Set to come into effect on 2 December 2024, the High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) will allow local councils to auction long-empty properties to businesses and community groups, giving them a ‘right to rent’ and breathe new life into these spaces.
The ADASS Autumn Survey 2024, conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, reveals significant challenges in adult social care across England. The survey, with a high response rate from councils, highlights escalating financial pressures, the need for workforce investment, and barriers to preventive care.
A new tax on carbon emissions from waste incineration, set to be introduced under the expanded Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2028, could see local councils bearing billions in costs over the next decade, according to fresh research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), County Councils Network (CCN), and District Councils Network (DCN).
The Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Jim McMahon MP has emphasised the direction of the new Government confirming they will “Provide more stability for councils through multi-year funding settlements, ending the competitive bidding process and reforming the broken audit system
The latest prospectus unveiled by the District Councils’ Network (DCN) outlines how district councils can collaborate effectively with the next Government
In the wake of last week’s local council elections, the Rural Services Network (RSN) extends a warm invitation to all newly elected councillors of our member councils to join our upcoming Member Induction sessions
In a determined Westminster Hall debate last week on Government Funding for Local Authorities, concerns were sharply voiced regarding the financial sustainability of rural councils, particularly highlighted by Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire
