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ELECTIONS

Peers move to limit ministerial powers over elections

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2026

Peers are to launch an attempt to rein in ministerial powers over local elections.

STRATEGIC AUTHORITIES

Call to bolster powers of strategic authorities

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Strategic authorities require more freedoms and capacity to drive growth and reform, a think-tank...

DEVOLUTION

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...

PAY

£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands

By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...

FINANCE

Scottish councils' budget gap to hit £1bn

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Scottish councils’ struggles to balance their books is impacting on services, according to a fina...

PEOPLE

Hartlepool announces chief executive

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026

Matt Wilton is to join Hartlepool BC as chief executive.

INTERVENTION

Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026

Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.

SEND

Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms

By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026

The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilit...

PEOPLE

Combined authority to appoint inaugural chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026

Nick Walkley is set to become interim chief executive of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority.

PEOPLE

County appoints new chief executive

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2026

Helen White has joined Denbighshire CC as its chief executive.

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