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Sinn Fein becomes largest party of Northern Ireland local government

By Paul Marinko | 22 May 2023

Sinn Fein has become the largest party in Northern Ireland local government for the first time af...

Northern Ireland branded 'uncompetitive and inert' as councils go to polls

By Paul Marinko | 18 May 2023

With Northern Ireland’s 11 councils going to the polls today the region has been branded ‘uncompe...

Kingston appoints Sarah Ireland as new chief

By Paul Marinko | 17 May 2023

Sarah Ireland has been appointed the permanent chief executive of Kingston LBC. 

'Place' key to new Homes England strategy

By Paul Marinko | 16 May 2023

Homes England has launched a new strategic plan that it said took on board feedback from councils...

New Norfolk leader says ball in Government's court on devo deal

By Paul Marinko | 12 May 2023

The new leader of Norfolk CC has said ministers need to convince the county that plumping for Eng...

Tory MPs pen second critical levelling up letter

By Paul Marinko | 11 May 2023

Tory MPs critical of progress on levelling up have written a second letter to the Government dema...

Mid Suffolk Greens warn of devolution gridlock

By Paul Marinko | 10 May 2023

Mid Suffolk DC’s Green leader has warned devolution deals for Suffolk and Norfolk could lead to p...

Unions move closer to summer strike action

By Paul Marinko | 03 May 2023

Unite members working for councils have rejected a pay offer from local government employers and ...

Welsh Government to detail council tax reform later this year

By Paul Marinko | 03 May 2023

The Welsh Government has revealed it will announce details of its council tax reforms later this ...

Government's planning proposals will 'erode local democracy'

By Paul Marinko | 01 May 2023

A new poll has revealed 82% of councillors believe Government proposals for National Development ...