Local government

'I'm saddened we have to make such painful savings'

'Monstrosity' substation gets planning approval

Lack of confidence council can balance books

Voters 'should get a choice' on Reform defectors

Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut services

West Midlands councils warn of £200m funding gap

Local election boundary consultation under way

Warning over council's expected £34m overspend

Warning councils could disappear over funding

Don't cut our meals on wheels, plead older people

Nature funding to be used to settle council pay deals

Tip closure sparks fears over fly-tipping rise

Council calls for 'urgent reform' to SEND system

Council signs off ‘difficult’ cost-cutting plan

Low parking fees in NI councils 'laughable'

Council leader wants inquiry over 'awful' finances

'We could be skint in 12 months' - councillor

Cash-strapped council pins hopes on 'family-style' children's home

Cuts to disability allowance 'sad and depressing'

Delays in food hygiene inspections a 'serious public health issue'

New council leader expects 'tough challenges'

Councils in push for government funds to avoid bin strikes

Decision on devolution deal for Norfolk delayed