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LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK

Local government reorganisation: turning uncertainty into meaningful reform

By Cllr Richard Wright | 05 October 2026

Uncertainty around local government reorganisation threatens progress, but reform can strengthen local services, growth and devolution, says Cllr Richard Wright.

POLITICS

Brave Jim squaring up for a fight

By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2026

Local government minister Jim McMahon is setting his sights on renewed reorganisation and reformi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation door open for 2028

By Ann McGauran | 01 October 2026

Some two-tier areas could still be encouraged to stick to the original reorganisation timetable d...

ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2026

The Government failed to consult the Electoral Commission watchdog before it announced the cancel...

Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts

By Ann McGauran | 29 September 2026

A row has erupted at Worcestershire CC over the future of reorganisation for the county.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Concerns raised over Scots shake-up

By Dan Peters | 28 September 2026

Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of clarity around the consultation process and th...

ELECTIONS

The value of voting flexibly

By William Benson | 28 September 2026

Tunbridge Wells piloted the use of early voting hubs in the May elections. William Benson says th...

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 ...

REORGANISATION

Local government at a crossroads

By Akash Paun | 25 September 2026

Councils face uncertainty, but reform could create opportunities for transformation and renewal, ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

The analogue landline switch-off: why councils must act now to protect their communities

By Professor Sultan Mahmud | 24 September 2026

With the UK’s PSTN switch-off approaching, councils need to identify hidden analogue dependencies...

SCOTLAND

Scots structure plans opens the door to debate

By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2026

If the Scottish Government's plans for council reorganisation offer 'a community led, economicall...

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