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Ministry confirms 18 councils seeking election postponement

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

The Government has officially revealed that it has received requests to postpone elections this y...

Fearing to tread but longing to learn

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

A delicate balance between worries over risks and excitement at possibilities is shaping local go...

Counties' single unitary bids stir up districts

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

Reorganisation tensions are heating up as several counties attempt to secure single unitaries cov...

The Big Reshuffle

By Paul Marinko | 13 January 2025

Throughout the UK, local government reorganisation is gathering momentum, with significantly mor...

Fifteen county areas bid to fast-track devolution and reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 10 January 2025

Fifteen county areas are bidding to be on Labour’s fast track for new devolution deals and local ...

Councils to be 'accountable' for care improvements as commission launched

By Paul Marinko | 03 January 2025

The Government intends to hold councils ‘accountable’ for improving care in their areas as part o...

Bumper profits for SEN private providers

By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2025

Revenue at privately-run special schools has reportedly soared as councils continue to battle to ...

Combined authority chief executive role to be split

By Paul Marinko | 23 December 2024

It is believed the scope of the chief executive role at Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) wil...

Tories set five test for restructuring

By Paul Marinko | 23 December 2024

The Conservatives have set five tests for local government restructure as they hit back at Labour...

Local government: a case of Budget blues or burdens?

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2024

With Labour now over the hurdle of its first Budget, local government has plenty to contemplate a...