Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture
REORGANISATION

Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Victorious councillors in next year’s postponed elections could serve for just 12 months before fresh polls are held to new unitaries, unless ministers pause voting again.

ELECTIONS

Questions over elections delay

By Martin Ford | 14 February 2025

Delayed elections to councils set for reorganisation could still take place ahead of the formatio...

DEVOLUTION

Six proposals chosen for devolution fast track

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2025

Six devolution proposals have been chosen to join the Government’s priority programme.

FINANCE

Tax hikes agreed for just six councils

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2025

Councils facing financial woes have been told to scale back council tax rises, just weeks before ...

REORGANISATION

Rayner rejects reorganisation 'distraction' claim

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has denied that local government reorganisation will impact o...

POLITICS

Starmer 'acutely aware' of SEND risk

By Dan Peters | 23 December 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ‘acutely aware’ that demand and market failure across special educ...

POLITICS

Increased housebuilding targets for councils

By Dan Peters | 12 December 2024

Areas with the highest unaffordability for housing and greatest potential for growth will be hand...

HOUSING

Rayner: Housing targets are mandatory

By Dan Peters | 04 December 2024

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has insisted that councils must meet the Government’s housing...

POLITICS

Rayner: Prescott was an inspiration to me

By Dan Peters | 22 November 2024

Former secretary of state John Prescott who has died aged 86 ‘revived British cities and led the ...

POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Former minister raises concerns over standards reform

By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024

Former local government minister Bob Neill has expressed concerns over proposed reforms that coul...

WORKFORCE

Four-day week council holds back from permanent adoption despite Rayner backing

By Dan Peters | 08 November 2024

South Cambridgeshire DC is holding back from permanently adopting a four-day working week despite...

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