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Local government reorganisation and devolution: Where is the Government's bigger picture?
By Pete Robbins | 02 November 2026
Fiscal levers, strategic geographies and simpler local structures are a genuine piece of the jigsaw, but the Rewiring the State White Paper has to paint a much clearer picture about how England is governed, says Pete Robbins.
April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 29 October 2026
Ministers have insisted Whitehall is ‘committed to seeing local government reorganisation through’ as they announced an April 2029 vesting day for 20 areas.
Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
By Akash Paun | 02 November 2026
The Government will have to overcome several obstacles to reach its ambitious objective for devolution, says Akash Paun.
McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
By Dan Peters | 02 November 2026
Short-termism threatens to undermine devolution - report
By Joe Lepper | 02 November 2026
Ten-year funding deals are needed to ensure the Government’s devolution agenda is not undermined ...
Fresh equal pay warning
By Dan Peters | 30 October 2026
Councils could face a fresh wave of equal pay litigation under Whitehall reforms as HR cuts make ...
Exclusive: Government 'risks repeating Covid mistakes' in war preparedness
By Martin Ford | 30 October 2026
Amid launch of 1,000 day ‘mission’, resilience expert warns continued failings in national emerge...
EXCLUSIVE: DWP establishes devolution directorate
By Dan Peters | 30 October 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) policy group has established a devolution directorate.
Four councils reject planning rule change
By Dan Peters | 30 October 2026
Four English councils have rejected government reforms transferring planning decisions from elect...
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Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
£161,239–£177,363
You will also lead a more strategic approach to West Surrey’s assets, income and commercial activity. Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
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A balanced first step on fiscal devolution
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Fiscal levers, strategic geographies and simpler local structures are a genuine piece of the jigs...
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Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
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The Government will have to overcome several obstacles to reach its ambitious objective for devol...
Short-termism threatens to undermine devolution - report
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