https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/local-government/ The latest Flip News stories on local government. en-GB Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:23:25 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/councils-take-over-empty-homes-six-months-edmo/ https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/councils-take-over-empty-homes-six-months-edmo/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT The government has announced reforms cutting the empty-dwelling waiting period from two years to six months, letting councils bring long-term vacant homes back into use sooner. Sarah Whitfield housing empty homes EDMO Angela Rayner Labour conference local government GOV.UK https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/scotland-council-reform-plan/ https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/scotland-council-reform-plan/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Scottish Government has published initial proposals to scrap Scotland's 32 councils in favour of regional and community authorities — the biggest shake-up of the council system in 30 years. Council leaders are digesting the plan with caution. Sarah Whitfield scotland local government councils Scottish Government COSLA Jenny Gilruth BBC News