Reorganisation

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025

As councils rush towards reorganisation, what are the lessons from past redesigns? Heather Jameso...

Councils risk being 'fleeced' over reorg, says former commissioner

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025

Councils facing reorganisation face being ‘fleeced’ by consultants keen to profit from the proces...

REORGANISATION

Reassembling the dragon

By Rob Thomas | 23 April 2025

Rob Thomas tracks policy debate on council reorganisation in Wales since 1996, and says the early...

REORGANISATION

Most of public 'not following closely' reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2025

Almost two-thirds of the public are not engaged with local government reorganisation, according t...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation must be underpinned by honesty

By David Brown | 20 April 2025

Reorganisation requires clear, cogent policy set in a consistent framework, says David Brown. 'Ad...

REORGANISATION

Portsmouth wants out of reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 17 April 2025

Portsmouth City Council has called on ministers to leave it out of reorganisation plans, arguing ...

REORGANISATION

If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...

REORGANISATION

Surrey urged to include single unitary proposal

By Paul Marinko and Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

The Government has urged Surrey to provide costings for a single unitary authority in its final r...

REORGANISATION

Prioritising financial probity in a time of flux

By Amardeep Gill | 17 April 2025

Audit, government and scrutiny must be reformed and renewed alongside reorganisation or the risk ...

REORGANISATION

Surrey to remain divided on unitary plans

By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2025

Surrey’s borough and district councils have revealed the region is set to defy government request...

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