5/28/2026 10:42:45 AM Better Futures Fund - deadline 12 June 2026 By Emma Watt Social enterprises, charities, and organisations working in the 'Impact Economy' should take note of the Better Futures Fund (BFF) Round...
5/21/2026 4:16:17 PM Some great ideas are reaping rewards, but more focus is needed to boost the development of affordable homes By Jon Coane There is so much positivity and creative thinking in the housing sector generally at the moment, but can housing associations and others...
5/21/2026 8:27:49 AM From policy ambition to place-making reality By Emma Lloyd Day two delivered sharp debate, a few hot topic moments and some genuinely honest conversations about what it actually takes to turn...
5/20/2026 8:51:29 AM UKREiiF reflections – connections, clarity and a sector full of opportunity By David Alcock UKREiiF continues to prove itself as more than a conference, it’s where various sectors across the public and private space come together...
5/14/2026 12:09:05 PM Councillor home addresses update - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 By Sue Bearman In response to increasing concerns about councillor safety, an important amendment has been introduced to the Localism Act 2011 under the...
5/11/2026 2:57:09 PM Councillors and mayors regain LGPS access - but who will join? By Doug Mullen Lauren Broderick Today (11 May 2026) is the earliest day for councillors and mayors to apply to (re-)join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This...
5/8/2026 9:32:31 AM Regional Care Cooperatives: a path found By Precious Mealia Mark Cook Following the valuable pathfinding trial of the new Regional Care Cooperative (RCC) model in Greater Manchester and the South East, the...
5/7/2026 5:53:51 PM Abolishing retentions: What the Government’s proposal means for the construction industry By Priya Kale Could scrapping retentions finally fix long‑standing cashflow issues in construction – or does it simply shift risk elsewhere? In July...
5/1/2026 2:15:10 PM What the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 means for housing enforcement By Lorna Kenyon-Pain Penny Bournes Today, we had the pleasure of speaking at the LLG Housing Law Conference on the new enforcement framework established under the Renters’...
5/1/2026 2:13:31 PM The Local Government Reorganisation Joint Committee By Claire Ward Alex Lawrence Sue Bearman The LGR Joint Committee Before elections for the new authority take place, the Structural Changes Order (SCO) will require relevant...
4/28/2026 8:41:44 AM Local Government Reorganisation must support the sense of place By Claire Ward Sue Bearman Every neighbourhood, town and city has its own distinct sense of place – something that sets it apart from others. With Local Government...
4/23/2026 3:03:04 PM The shifting regulation of supported housing - government consultation response published By Emma Hardman Lorna Kenyon-Pain 'Supported housing' captures a variety of accommodation provided to individuals with care and support needs. The care provided may be...