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Fiscal devolution: A test of seriousness for government and places
By Mike Emmerich | 20 April 2026
If government and mayoral strategic authorities are willing to match fiscal responsibility and the retention of the proceeds of growth within agreed parameters, this could be the start of a genuinely new stage of devolution, says Mike Emmerich.
Derby City Council names Sam Dennis interim chief executive
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2026
Sam Dennis has been appointed interim chief executive at Derby City Council.
Does the public care about local government reorganisation?
By Michael Burton | 20 April 2026
So far, the public has been pretty disengaged from consultation over the future shape of LGR, but as the new councils are announced residents may rapidly change their minds, says Michael Burton.
Mayor sidesteps calls for London exploitation board
By Dan Peters | 23 April 2026
Greens pledge to revive high streets
By William Eichler | 23 April 2026
The Green Party has announced a policy platform aimed at reviving high streets, including using l...
Southport Inquiry: Councils face challenge to prevent future attacks
By Martin Ford | 23 April 2026
Councils face a challenge to prevent future attacks such as those in Southport that claimed the l...
Think tank: Reform needed to 'densify' cities
By Joe Lepper | 23 April 2026
An extra 2.3m more homes are needed in UK cities if councils are to meet the Government’s commitm...
Key amendments stripped from English Devolution Bill
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2026
Ministers have moved to block curbs to their powers under the English Devolution and Community Em...
MPs launch fiscal devolution inquiry
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2026
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Local Government has announced an inquiry into fiscal...
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Southport Inquiry: a damning verdict
'The inquiry into the devastating knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children in 2024 has delivered a damning verdict on the authorities involved. Martin Ford looks at the implications for Lancashire CC and the wider local government sector'
23 April 2026
'Banging the table for children'
'The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services’ passionate belief in the rights of children and young people shines through. Ann McGauran reports'
By Ann McGauran | 22 April 2026
How we delivered the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen
By Imran Akuji | 21 April 2026
Delivering the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen required a deliberate shift in the ...
From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026
Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes fro...
A North Star guiding tough decision making
By Cllr Caroline Woodley | 02 April 2026
By embedding an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory mindset into commissioning, procurement, and ...
Closing the confidence gap
By Emmet Regan | 23 April 2026
Emmet Regan looks at why government has lost the confidence to ‘do big things’ and says rebuildin...
What happens now with devo?
By Sarah-Joy Lewis | 23 April 2026
Sarah-Joy Lewis takes stock of the Local Government Reorganisation process.
Local government: riding the wave of change
By Jonathan Carr-West | 22 April 2026
Jonathan Carr-West looks at the challenges of leading councils through turbulent times.
EXCLUSIVE: Sussex chiefs warn Whitehall over reorganisation risks
By Dan Peters | 21 April 2026
Sussex chief executives have warned Whitehall reorganisation delays create ‘real risks around tim...
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