Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities7 days agoThree councils for Suffolk government in shake-upA government decision on how many councils Suffolk will have angers the Tory county council.7 days ago7 days agoHow the map of Hampshire's councils is changingFour new local authorities are heading Hampshire's way, with the Isle of Wight staying as it is.7 days ago7 days ago'New town plan would bring South Bank back to life'The area by the River Aire in Leeds is shortlisted as one of the government's potential 'new towns'.7 days ago23 Mar 2026Ministers name seven areas where 'new towns' could be builtSix sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements.23 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Extra £224k for council to post bills first classThe council says the government confirmed its finances for the next year later than expected.3 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Secret letters to government are 'disappointing'County council letters show it did not want a public consultation on a three-council option for LGR.2 Mar 202626 Feb 2026The families forced to move hundreds of miles for a homeCouncils say a lack of housing in London means they have to move people to north-east England.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Grenfell fire memorial to be backed by new lawHousing Secretary Steve Reed tells MPs the government will fund a "lasting and dignified memorial".25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Cornwall Council agrees £59m savings proposalsCouncil tax bills will rise by 4.99% in the county as the authority attempts to balance its books. 25 Feb 2026...