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DEVOLUTION
EXCLUSIVE: Fresh law to boost mayoral scrutiny
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Neil Merrick | 03 September 2025
The Government will propose more legislation to enhance the scrutiny and accountability of mayors...
POLITICS
Embracing Reform
By Ann McGauran | 02 September 2025
Stephen Atkinson speaks to Ann McGauran ahead of Reform UK’s conference this week about the value...
REORGANISATION
September: The biggest month for local government in half a century
By Gavin Callaghan | 01 September 2025
September is the biggest month for local government in half a century, says leader of Basildon BC...
DEVOLUTION
There are ways to improve the Devo Bill
By Zoe Billingham | 29 August 2025
Devolution is heading in the right direction but still needs to mature and go further, says Zoë B...
DEVOLUTION
Propelling MOs into strategic leadership
By Aftab Razzaq | 28 August 2025
As many councils navigate through reorganisation and devolution, monitoring officers should throw...
DEVOLUTION
Misguided optimism on devo?
By Colin Copus | 28 August 2025
Steve Leach and Colin Copus argue that a narrative of a shift away from centralisation is buildin...
FINANCE
Getting fiscal devolution right
By Luke Raikes | 28 August 2025
Luke Raikes says local tax powers can help revive the places Whitehall abandoned, and he proposes...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution revolution?
By Laura Hughes | 21 August 2025
As the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill begins its passage through Parliament, L...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
North-South should be less them and us, and more all of us
By Heather Jameson | 18 August 2025
Heather Jameson says: 'A northern office could help pop the Westminster bubble – a step that can ...
DEVOLUTION
Platforms for change
By Max Wide | 14 August 2025
Now should be the time to reflect, learn and proceed with insight and refreshed practices if the ...
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Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in more than 50 years. Apply for this job
- Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Rowlands set to stay on until 2028
- Government told of rising complaints at Dudley after Best Value exit
- Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
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