Local government

Don't forget county councils, government told

Council 'left friend' to look after elderly man

Respite centres for disabled adults to close

'I want to build a house but I can't get a plot'

School places shortage to last two more years

Firm linked to council commissioner wins contract

Council wants maximum tax rise in final budget

UK councils' benefits pages push credit card ads

What's it like living in a converted office block? Video, 00:02:43What's it like living in a converted office block?

Children's services 'worst, yet most expensive'

'A quiet reminder of people gone but not forgotten'

Councils 'need extra £1bn' to prevent further cuts

Children's services ordered to improve again

Scrapping cash-crisis council 'saves £85m a year'

Housing benefit errors 'making families homeless'

Swansea council 'facing £18m funding shortfall'

Diverse councils 'deliver better public services'

Youth club closures lead to drug and crime fears

Councillor calls for babysitting allowance

Too difficult to be a carer and a councillor? Steve Harris. Audio, 00:00:47Too difficult to be a carer and a councillor?

Councils relying on reserves to balance books

Councils' chief to 'ensure collective voice heard'

Does gritting roads harm the environment?