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Failure to address £54bn funding black-hole could leave councils as ‘little more than care authorities’ by the end of decade

03 October 2024

Councils today warn that unless the government acts in the Budget and Spending Review, local authorities in England face a funding shortfall of £54bn over the next five years – ...
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New report shines a spotlight on every day council services

30 September 2024

Today the County Councils Network (CCN) releases its latest County Spotlight report, which focuses on some of the vital yet unsung services county and unitary ...

Housing reforms risk a ‘developer free for all’ in county and rural areas, as councils warn ‘excessive’ targets will pile even more pressure on local roads, schools, and services

27 September 2024

Councils which cover county and rural areas warn that their communities face a developer ‘free for all’ and could be left at the mercy of ...

Several county devolution deals signed off: CCN responds

19 September 2024

Today the government has announced it has signed off on four new county devolution deals, with ministers 'minded to' approve a further four more. The ...

Misfiring incineration tax could heap billions of unfunded costs on councils, research shows

18 September 2024

A new tax on the carbon emitted from burning waste could load billions of unavoidable costs on councils over the next decade instead of manufacturers ...

Reforms to the housing and planning system announced: CCN responds

30 July 2024

Today the government has announced reforms to the housing and planning system, including a revised National Planning Policy Framework. This includes proposals to re-introduce strategic ...

Government not proceeding with social care charging reform: CCN responds

29 July 2024

Today the government has announced it will not proceed with adult social care charging reforms, as part of its newly-published 'public spending audit'. In the ...

Educational outcomes for SEND pupils have failed to improve over the last decade despite costs of these services trebling, new independent report reveals

25 July 2024

Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected ...

Councils call for a delay to ‘unfunded’ cap on care, warning that flagship reforms have a £30bn funding black hole and will be impossible to implement next Autumn

19 July 2024

England’s largest councils today call for a delay in the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning they will be ‘impossible’ to ...

CCN responds to the King’s Speech

17 July 2024

Today the new government has laid out its legislative agenda in the King's Speech, which is the state opening of Parliament. The King's Speech included ...

Government to ‘kickstart devolution revolution’: CCN responds

16 July 2024

Today the government has pledged to kickstart a 'devolution revolution' in England, and has invited areas without an agreement in place to submit proposals by ...

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Failure to address £54bn funding black-hole could leave councils as ‘little more than care authorities’ by the end of decade