Websites were the most widely used channel to engage with local authorities during 2025, according to the fifth annual report by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and the ‘Local Government Customer Service Report’ also revealed an increase in the use of...

South Dublin County Council has been named ‘Local Authority of the Year’ for 2025, in addition to taking home top honours in two categories - 'Communications & Marketing' and 'Sustainable Development & Biodiversity' - at this year's Chambers Ireland Excellence...

Ireland’s construction industry continues to make strides in digital transformation, according to results from the 2024 Build Digital annual survey, and now construction and built environment professionals can have their say and provide their own feedback by...

Dedicated vacancy teams in local authorities, expanded reuse grants and a wider suite of tax measures are required to tackle Ireland’s vacancy crisis and deliver much-needed homes, according to recommendations recently launched by the Vacant to Vibrant Building...

‘Revitalising Local Government’ was the theme of the 10th Annual Public Lecture Series of UCC’s Centre for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG), which was held on 5 November. Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Fergal Dennehy,...

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has been allocated €11.275 billion in Budget 2026 - a 20% overall increase in funding for next year to boost housing supply, with a record-level funding package alongside...