Local government

Council set to borrow nearly £850m to repay debts

Main road junction on hold due to costs

Region facing tough social worker shortage - report

School and bin workers accept council pay offer

Common approach to recycling 'could save millions'

Council opposition wants action over funding gap

Councillor vows to fight 'monstrosity' homes plan

GMB accepts new pay deal after council strikes

Services close to mark the Queen's funeral

Debt-ridden council owes £10m to local authority

Secondary school teachers reject 5% pay offer

Abuse crossed a line, says councillor

Tory council leader resigns as government steps in

Government opts against commissioners for council

Unions call off Scottish school and bin strikes

Inflation threatens levelling up, councils warn

Three million households wait for £150 energy rebate

Council caused girl's mother 'serious distress'

Nurseries warn of closure risk without new funding

Cotswold councillors face 'unacceptable' abuse

Report urges more scrutiny of council leader

Council offers to move people out of county

Sheen: I broke down hearing kids' care stories