Local government

Councils consider election delay

Elections face further delays over councils shake-up

Reform holds on to seat in by-election

Government won't wipe all our debt, says council

Dispute over Oxfordshire funding announcement

Labour lifts council tax cap in six southern areas

Big council tax rise not expected for city

Devolution to parishes 'could save millions'

Council prepares bid for £15m government loan

Recruiting staff 'biggest issue' says council boss

Community councils proposed after Surrey split

Councillors award themselves 8% pay rise

Pressure mounts as council faces bankruptcy

Budget includes tax rise and road investment

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'One or two' Welsh councils close to going bust, says watchdog

Council may ask for tax rise and financial support

Who wants to be Mayor of Suffolk and Norfolk?

Retiring council chief says 12 years is enough

Councils submit final bids over future restructure

Councils announce who they want to merge with

Gloucestershire council shake-up: 6 key take aways