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Counties call for 'change in direction' on LGR

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2026

A ‘material change in direction’ on local government reorganisation (LGR) has been demanded by th...

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee chair elected

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2026

Abena Oppong-Asare has been elected as chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government sel...

Call to devolve corporation tax

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2026

The Government has been urged to devolve a portion of corporation tax to mayors.

Director issues warning following legal action

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

A council director targeted by a member of the public with legal action has voiced fears others c...

Cornwall hires ex-Falklands Government chief

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

Cornwall Council has announced the appointment of Andy Keeling as interim deputy chief executive.

Scottish councils press for more powers

By Martin Ford | 14 September 2026

Councils in Scotland are pressing to gain powers over public health, transport and further educat...

West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

Susan Halliwell is set to be appointed as chief executive of West Surrey Council.

Future Forum Midlands: Burnham must resolve tensions, says influential think-tank

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential t...

Future Forum Midlands: Government's financial plans 'implausible'

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

The Government’s financial plans have been described as ‘implausible’ by top economist Paul Johns...

Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

A former adviser to Keir Starmer has said this week’s bombshell announcement does not spell the e...

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