We have finally made it to the season of joy, sparkles and good cheer. It has been quite the year for local government with many people crawling over the finish line towards the festive break.
From reorganising councils out of existence to finances tighter than Santa's trousers after a turkey dinner with seconds and a double helping of Christmas pudding, there has been more than a few extra curveballs gifted to councils this year. But, as ever, the sector is still standing.
