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FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Call to devolve corporation tax

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2026

The Government has been urged to devolve a portion of corporation tax to mayors.

LEGAL

Director issues warning following legal action

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

A council director targeted by a member of the public with legal action has voiced fears others c...

PEOPLE

Cornwall hires ex-Falklands Government chief

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

Cornwall Council has announced the appointment of Andy Keeling as interim deputy chief executive.

SCOTLAND

Scottish councils press for more powers

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2026

Councils in Scotland are pressing to gain powers over public health, transport and further educat...

PEOPLE

West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

Susan Halliwell is set to be appointed as chief executive of West Surrey Council.

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum Midlands: Burnham must resolve tensions, says influential think-tank

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential t...

FINANCE

Future Forum Midlands: Government's financial plans 'implausible'

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

The Government’s financial plans have been described as ‘implausible’ by top economist Paul Johns...

REORGANISATION

Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

A former adviser to Keir Starmer has said this week’s bombshell announcement does not spell the e...

PEOPLE

UK Mayors' Chief Executives Group appoints chair

By Martin Ford | 08 September 2026

Amy Harhoff has been appointed chair of the UK Mayors’ Chief Executives Group.

SCOTLAND

Scottish local government system to be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026

A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...

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