Recruitment challenges and a lack of specialised staff leads to soaring rates for agency cover.

Around 183,000 are Londoners living in temporary accommodation and numbers are "skyrocketing".

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

Liz Johnston says she will vote for the party that ensures councils spend taxpayers' money wisely.

Stalking, threats and assaults are putting people off standing for election, local government groups warn.

A task force could help tackle the housing shortage by converting unused sites.

Only one in 20 public bodies pays what it really costs to employ care workers to deliver support at home.

Cases cited include a victim being told a neighbour's 13-hour long party did not warrant action.