Local Government Market Research Insights And Findings
Local Government Market Research
Below you will find the latest local government market research insights, local government news and research findings. The most recent local government articles can be found at the top.
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Around 8 in ten councils believe financial constraints are the greatest barrier to digital inclusion, research finds
February 2026
A recent survey has found that almost four-fifths (77%) of English councils cite local authority financial challenges as the biggest obstacle to improving digital inclusion and skills for their residents. Additionally, around two-thirds (65%) perceive… Read more...
A third of English councils will require government bailouts over the next three years, according to new research
February 2026
A recent study indicates that a third of English councils expect to need additional financial support from the government within the next three years. Furthermore, with increasing demand for services and rising costs exceeding available funding, many councils… Read more...
New data reveals significant year on year increase in theft and fraud offences across England and Wales
June 2025
New data reveals significant year on year increase in theft and fraud offences across England and Wales: The latest release of the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) has highlighted a significant increase in the number of fraud and theft offences experienced… Read more...
The average person in the UK is over £10k poorer since 2010, according to a new study
March 2025
The average person in the UK is over £10,000 poorer since 2010, according to a new study: A recent study has shown that as the UK economy has continued to falter since 2010, the average person in the UK has £10,200 less available to spend or save… Read more...
74% of respondents are satisfied with their local area as a place to live survey finds.
January 2025
74% of respondents are satisfied with their local area as a place to live survey finds. According to a recent survey on residents' satisfaction with their councils, nearly three-quarters of those surveyed are happy with their local area as a place to… Read more...
Council leaders see finance and budgeting as one of the greatest challenges for their council over the next 12 months, survey finds
January 2025
Council leaders see finance and budgeting as one of the greatest challenges for their council over the next 12 months. A survey conducted by the Local Government Association (LGA) has found that most English council leaders believe finance and budgeting is… Read more...
