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REORGANISATION
MPs hear sector divisions over reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2025
The size and scale of local authorities following reorganisation has left the sector divided.
PARTNERSHIPS
Keeping people at the heart of everything
By Maxine O’Mahony | 24 January 2025
Against the backdrop of continued debates about structure and governance it is crucial we in the ...
POLITICS
Power grab pushback
By By Dan Peters | 23 January 2025
Labour’s localism agenda has come under fire amid accusations the party is prioritising dealing w...
WORKFORCE
Is there a gorilla in our midst?
By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2025
Jonathan Werran argues that existing local government staffing and resourcing could struggle to d...
DEVOLUTION
Mayor warns of creating 'behemoths'
By Martin Ford | 22 January 2025
A mayor has warned of creating local government ‘behemoths’ overburdened with responsibilities.
REORGANISATION
Norwich launches city unitary bid
By Paul Marinko | 22 January 2025
Norwich City councillors have voted unanimously in favour of pursuing unitary status as part of p...
DEVOLUTION
Two years to change the world
By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025
As Calderdale MBC’s chief executive Robin Tuddenham takes on the role of president of Solace in w...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
2025: A rush to deliver
By Annabel Smith | 22 January 2025
Annabel Smith reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway ...
REORGANISATION
Mapping local government reorganisation
By Ben Pykett | 22 January 2025
Katie Johnston and Ben Pykett consider the balancing act of local government reorganisation, and ...
AI
Councils risk missing out on the transformative potential of AI
By Leo Hanna | 21 January 2025
Central government must recognise the importance of local government in their plans for AI-assist...
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- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Call for developers to be hit with stick
- DCN rebrands to Local Councils Network amid reorganisation
- The process for fiscal devolution is clear and the deadline is real
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