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Councils urged to pool buying powers to back British steel
By Ann McGauran | 26 August 2026
The chief executive and leader of North Lincolnshire Council have written to every English council asking them to use their ‘collective buying power' to support British steel.
Sector split on direction of Government's housebuilding boost
By William Eichler | 26 August 2026
The Government’s funding boost for housebuilding has split the sector, with rural councils hitting out at ‘virtually all’ the first tranche going to cities.
Unions accept 3.3% pay offer
By Neil Merrick | 25 August 2026
Widespread strike action in local government appears to have been averted after two of the three unions representing council employees accepted a 3.3% pay rise.
Ombudsman calls for clearer signposting around council tax appeals
By Izzy Lepone | 27 August 2026
Lincolnshire issues legal LGR letter to Government
By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026
Lincolnshire CC has joined the ranks of councils embarking on the road to legal challenges agains...
North Yorkshire Council chief announces retirement
By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026
Richard Flinton has announced he is to stand down as chief executive of North Yorkshire Council.
Sector split on direction of Government's housebuilding boost
By William Eichler | 26 August 2026
The Government’s funding boost for housebuilding has split the sector, with rural councils hittin...
Councils urged to pool buying powers to back British steel
By Ann McGauran | 26 August 2026
The chief executive and leader of North Lincolnshire Council have written to every English counci...
Unions accept 3.3% pay offer
By Neil Merrick | 25 August 2026
Widespread strike action in local government appears to have been averted after two of the three ...
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Quango conundrum
'Rewiring the State promises a serious look at whether arm’s-length bodies’ powers and funding should be handed to local leaders or returned to ministerial departments. Ann McGauran asks sector experts'
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Turning delay into delivery
'Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority was born amid a two-year delay to the mayoral elections and a furore over local government reorganisation, but chief executive Ruth Adams is now laying the groundwork. Ann McGauran reports.'
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By Leonie Taylor | 03 August 2026
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Putting innovation at the heart of devo
By Kathy Nothstine | 28 July 2026
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Let's take the Prime Minister at his word
By Zoe Billingham | 27 August 2026
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What local leadership needs to thrive
By Robin Rogers | 27 August 2026
Reflecting on the Government’s preference for three unitaries for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire,...
You can't devolve without saving local government
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Devolution needs strong councils too, says Heather Jameson - and it is time to invest in local go...
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