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ELECTIONS

Leading through political change in local government

Following significant electoral change across London boroughs, local government leaders are adapting to new political realities while maintaining partnerships, resilience and service delivery, says Alison Whiteley.

(C) Southend on Sea Council

Following the all-out elections across  London's 32 boroughs, I've prioritised  meeting leaders and directly-elected mayors energised by their new mandates.

These elections brought significant change to local government across the country. In London, there is now more political diversity in borough administrations, with the established parties of Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Aspire joined by the Greens and Reform UK.

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