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Unlocking overlooked cities' potential

By Cllr Nadine Peatfield | 14 September 2026

Investing in Britain’s unsung cities is key to driving national growth, says vice chair of SIGOMA (Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities) Cllr Nadine Peatfield.

DEVOLUTION

Power must be matched by funding if devolution is to deliver

By Cllr Graham Morgan | 11 August 2026

Graham Morgan argues that devolution's promise will only be delivered if new powers for local lea...

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Maintaining momentum for SIGOMA members under a new government

By Cllr Andrew Husband | 22 July 2026

As the new Prime Minister starts to present his political vision, vice-chair of SIGOMA Cllr Andre...

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A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?

By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026

With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Gro...

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New leadership, shared priorities: SIGOMA's next chapter

By Chris Cooke | 24 June 2026

The upcoming AGM will help shape SIGOMA’s future strategy, says Mayor Chris Cooke.

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Mapping the road ahead

By Chris Cooke | 26 May 2026

Mayor of Middlesbrough Chris Cooke says that at a time of political change, SIGOMA’s role as a co...

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From spreadsheets to services: How Fair Funding is starting to reach communities

By Sally Jameson | 09 April 2026

Having worked hard to secure the Fair Funding Settlement, the responsibility now is to show clear...

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OBR warns pressures on council finances remain

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 13 March 2026

While the Local Government Finance Settlement represents a welcome step towards fixing local auth...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Membership manoeuvres

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

How are the groups representing councils positioning themselves to secure members as the pace of ...

FUNDING

Recovery grant rift leaves local government divided

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2026

The Government’s doubling down on the recovery grant for deprived urban authorities in the final ...

FINANCE

Local government finance settlement leaves sector divided

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2026

The most controversial local government finance settlement for years has divided the sector. Mart...