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DEVOLUTION
A new accountability architecture to enable fiscal devolution
By Marcus Johns | 08 July 2026
The next phase of devolution depends on stronger local governance, scrutiny and democratic accountability, says Marcus Johns.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Call to bolster scrutiny under Burnham devo push
By Joe Lepper | 08 July 2026
Stronger accountability and scrutiny of mayors is needed should they be given greater fiscal powe...
GOVERNANCE
Leading in an age of anger
By Robin Tuddenham | 07 July 2026
Robin Tuddenham says poor behaviour is making local government leadership harder, making stronger...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Funding structures and national policy 'moderate' local Reform and Green ambitions
By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2026
The capacity of Reform UK and the Greens to deliver large-scale change locally has been reined ba...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform, Greens and the reality of local government leadership
By Dr Jason Lowther | 07 July 2026
An INLOGOV study of more than 20 councils newly led by Reform or Green administrations after the ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Balancing politics and governance
By Abdool Kara | 02 July 2026
As political divergence grows, are stronger statutory officer protections needed to safeguard gov...
GOVERNANCE
Renewed intent for governance
By Jonathan Werran | 01 July 2026
Localis and the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny are set to launch a new programme to revisit a...
AI
Global experts share practical lessons for responsible AI adoption in councils
By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026
A webinar brought together international experts to discuss the impact of AI on local service del...
LG CHALLENGE
LG Challenge: A winning model for industrial growth and environmental improvement
By Virginia Ponton | 30 June 2026
The final challenge of LG Challenge 2026 called on teams to develop a long-term approach to manag...
GOVERNANCE
Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence
By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2026
Without stronger standards, intimidation of senior officers threatens recruitment, innovation and...
ELECTIONS
Coming to terms with political balance
By Colin Mellors | 24 June 2026
Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexi...
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