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ELECTIONS
Losing control again
By Jonathan Werran | 12 May 2026
After an election that fragmented political allegiance, consideration must be paid to the grey ro...
GOVERNANCE
Turning more complex council politics into effective local governance
By Owen Mapley | 12 May 2026
Officer-member relationships matter more than ever in local government’s new reality, and the pri...
ELECTIONS
Lib Dems seize control of Surrey shadows as interim officers named
By Paul Marinko | 11 May 2026
The Lib Dems have seized control of Surrey’s shadow authorities as the county prepares for unitar...
POLITICS
New Reform councillor stands down following allegations
By Paul Marinko | 11 May 2026
A Reform UK councillor is believed to have already resigned following his election last Thursday.
ELECTIONS
How local government absorbs political change
By Blair McPherson | 11 May 2026
The predictions are of new parties in power, new leaders in charge, disruption and inexperience r...
KING'S SPEECH
The King's Speech must squeeze out more progress on climate
By Christopher Hammond | 11 May 2026
After a bruising local election, the King's Speech needs to bring local leaders and communities c...
ELECTIONS
London's elections: Rip up those political maps
By Nick Bowes | 11 May 2026
Nick Bowes says Labour had a dreadful election in London, the Tories swelled their ranks by just ...
ELECTIONS
Local government: An age of electoral insecurity has started
By Duncan Flynn | 10 May 2026
More councils are in no overall control, meaning more fragile alliances, more deal-making, more l...
ELECTIONS
Re-localising elections
By Professor Colin Copus | 10 May 2026
A voting system that allows for not only national parties, but real independents, local parties a...
ELECTIONS
Labour election losses mount amid Reform surge
By Martin Ford | 08 May 2026
Labour has lost control of a slew of councils amid a surge in support for Reform UK following yes...
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