Councils
How councils cutting homelessness funding could be damaging their communities in the long run

How councils cutting homelessness funding could be damaging their communities in the long run
Devon County Council is considering axing homelessness prevention funding but will other cash-strapped councils follow suit? One local authority in Kent axed prevention funding last year – here’s what happened next
Man dies following fire in tiny London flat housing nearly 20, despite residents’ complaints of overcrowding

Man dies following fire in tiny London flat housing nearly 20, despite residents’ complaints of overcrowding
Residents on Shadwell’s Tarling West estate had complained about overcrowding before a fatal fire which killed one man
The government promised to help with the cost of living. So how far is the household support fund going?

The government promised to help with the cost of living. So how far is the household support fund going?
Councillors warn the household support fund is merely a “sticking plaster” and isn’t enough to help people in the cost of living crisis
How one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the UK is tackling the cost of living crisis
How one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the UK is tackling the cost of living crisis
‘This is austerity 2.0’: Outcry as government plots cuts to public spending
‘This is austerity 2.0’: Outcry as government plots cuts to public spending
Ministers pledge £500m for councils to make up for lost income in lockdown

Ministers pledge £500m for councils to make up for lost income in lockdown
Councils are not using their powers to deal with problem landlords

Councils are not using their powers to deal with problem landlords
Struggling Northamptonshire council is raising council tax by five per cent

Struggling Northamptonshire council is raising council tax by five per cent
Local councils are borrowing billions to gamble on the property market
