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Former LGA Labour figure made minister
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026
A former Local Government Association Labour group leader has been appointed Parliamentary under-secretary of state in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Reform UK unlikely to enter 'formal coalitions' on councils
By Ann McGauran | 13 May 2026
Reform UK is unlikely to join ‘formal coalitions’ to run councils, a leading party figure has told The MJ.
Devo minister resigns
By Paul Marinko | 12 May 2026
Devolution minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has resigned and urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ‘do the right thing’ by agreeing a 'timetable for an orderly transition’.
Chief in reorganisation 'distraction' warning
By Joe Lepper | 13 May 2026
Local government reorganisation is a ‘distraction factor’ for councils in their delivery of suppo...
Bill 'first step' in fiscal devolution era
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026
The Overnight Visitor Levy Bill is the ‘first step in a new era of fiscal devolution in England’,...
Reform UK unlikely to enter 'formal coalitions' on councils
By Ann McGauran | 13 May 2026
Reform UK is unlikely to join ‘formal coalitions’ to run councils, a leading party figure has tol...
EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall delay to reorganisation legislation
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026
Reform UK vows to ‘be awkward’ to thwart government plans for local government reorganisation.
North Somerset votes to join West of England
By Paul Marinko | 13 May 2026
North Somerset councillors have backed plans for the council to join the West of England Combined...
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Regeneration: Developing devolution
'UK plans for fiscal devolution, announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves, could significantly reshape how city regions fund transport and regeneration projects. Inspired by examples like Dunkirk, where locally controlled tax revenue helped fund free public transport and boosted usage, the UK Government is now considering giving regional authorities a share of national taxes. David Blackman reports.'
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A calm place in the storm
'The new leader of England’s place directors, Katie Stewart, talks to Ann McGauran about the need for adaptability, resilience, and a broader basket of skills to navigate political and organisational upheaval.'
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Chief in reorganisation 'distraction' warning
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The post-elections play
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EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall delay to reorganisation legislation
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026
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