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ELECTIONS
Mired in elections muddle
By Ian Miller | 26 February 2025
Ian Miller wonders if ministers were either confused by or kept in the dark about plans that, wit...
DEVOLUTION
MSAs from genesis to revelation
By Mark Rogers | 25 February 2025
Drawing on his leadership experiences, Mark Rogers offers insights to those gearing up for launch...
DEVOLUTION
Swindon eyes Thames Valley link up
By Joe Lepper | 25 February 2025
Swindon BC is leaning towards joining a Thames Valley mayoral devolution deal despite opposition ...
DEVOLUTION
Want devo? Why not rework Whitehall, too...
By Evie John | 25 February 2025
It’s only by reimagining all forms of government that we can expand on the transformation hinted ...
LEADERSHIP
For the long-haul
By Piali Das Gupta | 25 February 2025
Piali Das Gupta dispenses some advice on how to achieve long-term change while managing short-ter...
POVERTY
Poverty: Rebuilding trust
By Vic Harper | 24 February 2025
Vic Harper argues that with many people on the financial brink, local government stands out as a...
ELECTIONS
Will the complexity of LGR mean more election delays?
By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2025
Heather Jameson says: 'There is a complex timetable for [LGR] implementation that seems to get in...
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 f...
FINANCE
Finding a better financial balance
By Mark Sandford | 18 February 2025
Kevin Muldoon-Smith and Mark Sandford set out five progressive steps to local government financia...
DEVOLUTION
Devo framework provides basis for going further and faster
By By Cllr James Lewis | 18 February 2025
The English core cities sit as part of existing mayoral combined authorities and stand ready to s...
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- Labour Together says 'big bang' package repairs the contract between councils and residents
- 'Hard to see' what underpins LGR other than politics, says Reform
- The LGR clock is ticking
- Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks
- From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
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