The Latest Breaking News from Local Government Association

North East council accused of 'purdah' breach - what does it mean and how serious is it?

Political row blew up over a tweet by Hartlepool Borough Council, since deleted, on the eve of the local elections

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2022

Advice by North East councils after warnings of £150 Council Tax rebate delays

The Local Government Association has reported delays to payment of the £150 Council Tax rebate in some areas while others have already begun paying it

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2022

Council Tax rebate scam warning as people lose huge sums of money to fraud

Scammers are taking advantage of the new Government scheme

Wales Online · Apr 23, 2022

Households could get £150 energy rebate quicker with direct debit, say councils

Getting the money to council taxpayers without direct debit arrangements will take longer, the Local Government Association said.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

Town halls 'could employ 1,200 youth workers with cash stripped from vital fund'

The Local Government Association laid bare the impact on frontline services - and youngsters - of the pot being raided for £122million

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022