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Starmer urged to abandon Staffordshire reorganisation
By William Eichler | 13 November 2025
All 62 members of Staffordshire CC have united to call on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to abandon plans for local government reorganisation (LGR) in the county.
The campaign against mega councils will continue
By Cllr Richard Wright | 17 November 2025
The knowledge that ministers agree bigger isn't necessarily best when it comes to unitarisation leaves the District Councils' Network with everything to play for, argues Cllr Richard Wright.
Avoiding SEND collapse
By Cllr Bill Revans | 14 November 2025
A new report makes it clear that if the Government does not take decisive action to reform SEND, the entire system faces total collapse by the end of this Parliament, says Cllr Bill Revans.
Reed: Reorganisation will contribute to 'fair' pay
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
Local government reorganisation will help pay council workers a ‘fair wage’, communities secretar...
Former civil servant to get top council job
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
Bath & North East Somerset Council is expected to appoint its director of sustainable communities...
Alexander urges Scottish Government to devolve to councils
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
The Scottish Government must devolve funding and powers to local authorities to secure a ‘decent ...
Council leaders 'failing' on SEND amid soaring demand, CCN admits
14 November 2025
Council leaders across the country are ‘failing' to ensure that the needs of young people with sp...
Review finds council failures ahead of Sara Sharif murder
By William Eichler | 14 November 2025
Children’s services in Surrey failed to identify abuse suffered by 10-year-old Sara Sharif before...
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Navigating procurement complexity during reorganisation
'Crucial to making a success of local government reorganisation is the management of myriad contract arrangements among the authorities involved. Martin Ford reports.'
11 November 2025
Reorganisation: The next chapter in Surrey
'As Surrey prepares for unitarisation county council leader Tim Oliver tells Ann McGauran politics must stay out of the transition process and he remains optimistic that the 2027 timetable for the election of a mayor will be hit.'
By Ann McGauran | 13 November 2025
From FOMO to focused
By Andrew Walker | 17 November 2025
Councils need clear, structured AI strategies. To get it right, forget hype or hesitation, say Ro...
Using system-wide reform to put Bucks families first
By Errol Albert | 13 November 2025
Buckinghamshire Council is delivering system-wide reform through locality teams, Family Hubs and ...
Nine local councils will support local authorities to improve outcomes for children
By Nimal Jude | 11 November 2025
Nimal Jude introduces a new national programme to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making ac...
The campaign against mega councils will continue
By Cllr Richard Wright | 17 November 2025
The knowledge that ministers agree bigger isn't necessarily best when it comes to unitarisation l...
Reed: Reorganisation will contribute to 'fair' pay
By Dan Peters | 14 November 2025
Local government reorganisation will help pay council workers a ‘fair wage’, communities secretar...
Reorganisation: The next chapter in Surrey
By Ann McGauran | 13 November 2025
As Surrey prepares for unitarisation county council leader Tim Oliver tells Ann McGauran politics...
Suffolk districts call for minister to intervene over county's reorganisation tactics
By Paul Marinko | 13 November 2025
Suffolk’s districts have urged ministers to take action against the county council for its tactic...
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