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ELECTIONS
Councils urged to tackle family voting
By Martin Ford | 10 March 2026
Councils have been challenged to focus on tackling family voting in May’s local elections.
POLITICS
Pushing for localism
By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2026
Ahead of the Liberal Democrat’s spring conference, Heather Jameson talks to their local governmen...
AUDIT
Lords share doubts over Local Audit Office plans
By Martin Ford | 09 March 2026
Concerns have been raised in the House of Lords over the Government’s plans for a Local Audit Off...
DEVOLUTION
Burnham: Divisive politics threatens devolution
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
Devolution is under threat from the increasingly divisive nature of politics and underfunding of ...
GOVERNANCE
Getting ahead of the local election results
By Ed Hammond | 04 March 2026
Prior to the publication of a new practice guide from the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny, Ed ...
POLITICS
Councils prepare for political turmoil
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
Local government is braced for political turmoil after the Greens and Reform UK took first and se...
POLITICS
After the elections: Crafting a new council
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
With councils bracing for the upheaval of political change in May’s local elections, Martin Ford ...
FINANCE
Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
By Martin Ford | 03 March 2026
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has painted a gloomy picture for the future of local g...
SOLACE
Leadership in local government is rarely about having full control
By Graeme McDonald | 03 March 2026
Attempting transformation in a complex system without bringing people with you only erodes trust ...
REORGANISATION
Experts' 'concern' over LGR decision-making
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2026
Experts have raised concerns as ministers are set to make final decisions on proposals for local ...
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