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All change: Reform UK projected to make huge gains as local elections get underway
POLICY AND POLITICS

All change: Reform UK projected to make huge gains as local elections get underway

By By Heather Jameson & Dan Peters | 07 May 2026

The chairs of three of the sector’s major associations could change hands in the aftermath of today’s local elections.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Mayor steps into chief executive row with Reform UK councillors

By Neil Merrick | 05 May 2026

Doncaster’s Labour mayor has stepped into the row between chief executive Damian Allen and Reform...

IMMIGRATION

Reform pledges to proritise Green councils for immigration detention centres

By Paul Marinko | 05 May 2026

Reform UK has pledged to prioritise areas with Green-controlled councils for illegal immigration ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning

By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026

Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026

Birmingham City Council could open itself up to equal pay liabilities worth £200m if a proposed d...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn

By By Joe Lepper | 30 April 2026

Local government reorganisation in Devon is ‘causing a distraction’ for the region’s fledgling co...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reeves' fiscal devolution must be ambitious and impactful

30 April 2026

Interim head of IPPR North, Mirte Boot, says chancellor Rachel Reeves has offered an opportunity ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Denham criticises Pride in Place

By Dan Peters | 29 April 2026

A former local government secretary under the last Labour Government has criticised the party’s f...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reform council refuses to name recipient of £455k exit pay-out

By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2026

Reform UK-led Staffordshire CC has remained tight-lipped around the reason for a record £457,000 ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Right to Buy reforms confirmed

By William Eichler | 28 April 2026

Ministers have confirmed sweeping reforms to Right to Buy, tightening eligibility rules and reduc...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Mayor sidesteps calls for London exploitation board

By Dan Peters | 23 April 2026

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has refused to say whether he backs an exploitation board that would ...

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Chief Executive

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