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SCOTLAND

Scottish local government system to be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026

A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...

FUNDING

Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts

By Martin Ford | 02 September 2026

Wandsworth LBC is to use legislation introduced almost 20 years ago in an attempt to fend off gov...

DEVOLUTION

Luton and Milton Keynes push for strategic mayoral authority

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026

Two councils are pressing the Government to form a mayoral strategic authority covering Bedfordsh...

ROUGH SLEEPING

Rough sleeping on increase under Labour

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a challenge in moving the dial on rough sleeping.

MAYORS

Call for mayoral 'low pay commissions'

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026

Mayoral ‘low pay commissions’ should be established as part of the Government’s devolution drive,...

PEOPLE

County appoints executive director

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026

Gloucestershire CC has appointed Nathaniel Hooton as interim chief fire officer and executive dir...

REORGANISATION

Lincolnshire issues legal LGR letter to Government

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026

Lincolnshire CC has joined the ranks of councils embarking on the road to legal challenges agains...

PEOPLE

North Yorkshire Council chief announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026

Richard Flinton has announced he is to stand down as chief executive of North Yorkshire Council.

BUSINESS RATES

Government announces business rates review

By Martin Ford | 24 August 2026

The Government has today launched an independent review of pub and hotel business rates valuations.

MAYORS

Civil servants seconded to all mayoral authorities

By Martin Ford | 21 August 2026

Civil servants are to be seconded to every mayoral authority in the country, the Government has a...

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  5. Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts
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