Laura Edgar

PF staff writer

Recent articles

Luton submits complaint against auditors’ report

Luton Borough Council has hit back after its external auditor claimed the authority cannot produce... Read more
UKSPF deadline affecting delivery of local regeneration projects

Council development projects face a “cliff edge” if the government does not renew a multibillion-... Read more
Norfolk to target savings in care services

A £44.8m gap in next year’s budget poses a “significant challenge” to Norfolk County Council,... Read more
Council must find ‘significant’ savings in adult social care

Cuts to care services are necessary to address a large funding gap next year at East Sussex County... Read more
Leeds faces five-year funding gap of £273m

Leeds City Council has identified its main pressures as it seeks to find £273.7m in further savings... Read more
Rayner pledges to ‘complete’ devolution in the North

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has pledged to “change the future of the North of England” so... Read more
Borough calls for temporary accommodation help in Budget

Challenges such as rocketing temporary housing costs threaten local government finances, and... Read more
Council facing ‘significant risk’ over golf course plans

Auditors have raised “serious concerns” over the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead’s finances... Read more
Norfolk and Suffolk devolution proposals scrapped

Devolution deals for Norfolk and Suffolk with elected council leaders will not be proceeding.
Budget ‘crucial’ to restore stability to council finances amid housing crisis

London boroughs have warned that housing and homelessness pressures are the “fastest-growing risk”... Read more

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