Funding 10 councils join government’s ‘test, learn and grow’ programme 17 July 2025 17 July 2025 by Jason Holland A government programme that tests new ways of addressing some of the biggest local challenges facing communities “has the potential to reset the relationship Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password LATIF 2025 Flagship One-Day Conference 18 September, 2025 09:00 - 17:00 155 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 3YD ABOUTAGENDAREGISTER Tech, Data & Finance Forum & Drinks Reception 14 October, 2025 10:00 - 16:00 One Moorgate Place London, EC2R 6EA ABOUTADVISORYATTEND News-in-Brief Brent pension fund reveals exposure to boycott list Children in care costs rising by £1bn per year North Devon to provide social housing again after more than 25 years Ealing draws down cash to fund capital Investment would ‘unlock pipeline of 50,000 council homes in London’ Bedford’s long-term debt reaches £73.6m Bury’s reserves fall by two-thirds since 2020 Cheshire West and Chester to consider ‘fundamental changes’ to services Children’s services pressures drive £5.6m Leeds council overspend Barking and Dagenham creates £27m safety net for lossmaking firm
