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REORGANISATION
Is local government reorganisation still in the race?
By Michael Burton | 25 September 2026
The Government has postponed one complex reform, LGR, in favour of another, devolution, which is no less complex. Let’s hope this too doesn’t end up in the over-stuffed Whitehall ‘too difficult’ fi...
DEVOLUTION
MPs versus mayors: The battle to be local champions
By Pete Robbins | 08 September 2026
Pete Robbins looks at the tensions between MPs and mayors vying for the affections of their voters.
PEOPLE
Peter Mason elected leader of LGA Labour group
By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026
The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Labour group has elected Cllr Peter Mason as its leader.
SIGOMA
A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?
By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026
With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Gro...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution: How Burnham can convert ambition into more practical, sustainable action
By Nathan Yeowell | 07 July 2026
Nathan Yeowell sets out how prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham can turn his devolution visio...
EDUCATION
Education secretary writes to councils over 'phantom NEETs'
By William Eichler | 02 July 2026
Councils across England have been put on notice by education secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Balancing politics and governance
By Abdool Kara | 02 July 2026
As political divergence grows, are stronger statutory officer protections needed to safeguard gov...
ELECTIONS
Coming to terms with political balance
By Colin Mellors | 24 June 2026
Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexi...
LGA
O'Brien expected to be next chair of LGA
By Heather Jameson | 08 June 2026
Bury MBC leader Cllr Eamonn O’Brien is expected to take over as chair of the Local Government Ass...
GOVERNANCE
Supporting local leaders after a tumultuous election
By Sean Harriss | 27 May 2026
Sean Harriss looks at how senior council officers can best support an influx of thousands of newl...
GOVERNANCE
Managing councils without a majority
By Colin Mellors | 27 May 2026
Officials in councils with no overall political control will need to use high levels of political...
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