Research and analysis

This report examines the rapid growth in demand for semi-independent living for children in care, and what legislative change means for local authorities.

This report, produced by SYSTRA, examines the long-term decline in county bus services, and sets out recommendations to improve them.

This report, produced by EY, explores the government's proposals to transfer Local Enterprise Functions to councils.

This County Spotlight profiles the innovative work county councils and unitary councils are carrying out in protecting the most vulnerable in children's services, and stopping families from reaching crisis point.

This consultation response sets out our concerns over the government's proposals to introduce its Infrastructure Levy,

This Dialogues report from BT explores how digital transformation in local government can help address rising demand for services and financial pressures.

This County Spotlight report showcases how county councils and unitary councils are supporting healthier, more active communities.

This document sets out the county council and unitary council response to the government's consultation on children's services reforms.