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DEVOLUTION

Burnham: Divisive politics threatens devolution

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026

Devolution is under threat from the increasingly divisive nature of politics and underfunding of ...

POLITICS

Councils prepare for political turmoil

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026

Local government is braced for political turmoil after the Greens and Reform UK took first and se...

POLITICS

After the elections: Crafting a new council

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026

With councils bracing for the upheaval of political change in May’s local elections, Martin Ford ...

FINANCE

MPs warn reorganisation may worsen audit crisis

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026

MPs have warned that local government reorganisation could further undermine efforts to fix deep-...

FINANCE

Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2026

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has painted a gloomy picture for the future of local g...

SCOTLAND

Scottish councils reject World Cup bank holiday

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2026

An overwhelming majority of Scottish councils have so far rejected giving staff time off for June...

PEOPLE

Spelthorne announces interim chief

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026

Gordon Mitchell has been appointed as interim chief executive at Spelthorne BC.

REORGANISATION

Experts' 'concern' over LGR decision-making

By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026

Experts have raised concerns as ministers are set to make final decisions on proposals for local ...

ELECTIONS

Calls for local elections indemnity grow

By Martin Ford | 26 February 2026

Further calls have been made to provide legal protection for returning officers after the Governm...

REORGANISATION

Steve Reed rejects calls for reorganisation rethink

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2026

Local government secretary Steve Reed has rebuffed calls for his resignation and vowed there will...

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  1. Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
  2. Councils prepare for political turmoil
  3. Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
  4. 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
  5. Rolling the dice on the May polls
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