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Local government model 'unsustainable'
By Joe Lepper | 16 September 2026
Wales’ current model of local government is ‘unsustainable’ due to growing demand, financial pressures and workforce challenges, a report into the future of councils in the principality has warned.
More heat than light as council reorganisation hits the rocks
By Heather Jameson | 16 September 2026
Whatever the outcome of the LGR pause, 'the past two years can’t have been for nothing', says Heather Jameson. 'The distraction, the expense and the effort have to be worth more than a scuppered attempt at realising the ambitions – if not necessarily the boundaries – of Redcliffe-Maud.'
Pressure grows on ministers to publish reorganisation legal advice
By Dan Peters | 15 September 2026
Pressure was this week growing on ministers to publish the legal advice behind their decision to ‘pause’ local government reorganisation and announce a review.
Parties agree to share portfolios at Oldham
By Neil Merrick | 21 September 2026
Political parties at Oldham MBC have reached a power sharing agreement that partly breaks the dea...
Coroner rejects county's anonymity request ahead of 10-year-old's murder inquest
By Paul Marinko | 21 September 2026
The coroner conducting the inquest into the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif has rejected a reque...
Government faces possible legal challenge over funding cuts
By Martin Ford | 18 September 2026
The Conservative Party has instructed lawyers to look into mounting a legal challenge over cuts t...
Counties call for 'change in direction' on LGR
By Martin Ford | 17 September 2026
A ‘material change in direction’ on local government reorganisation (LGR) has been demanded by th...
Dithering continues despite Burnham's push for devolution
By By Joe Lepper | 17 September 2026
Joe Lepper finds devolution geographies in many places are far from being settled despite Prime M...
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From fragmented projects to connected places: the power of partnerships
By Ben Cummins | 17 September 2026
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By Philip Emms | 17 September 2026
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MJ Regeneration: A Budget to build from
'Chancellor John Healey’s commitment to regional economic growth predates the Burnham Government by about 30 years, says David Blackman. His Budget will need to balance the need for borrowing with steadying the bond markets.'
17 September 2026
Turning delay into delivery
'Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority was born amid a two-year delay to the mayoral elections and a furore over local government reorganisation, but chief executive Ruth Adams is now laying the groundwork. Ann McGauran reports.'
By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026
Using data to plan the future of adult social care
By Pete Sidgwick | 17 September 2026
Hilary Hall and Pete Sidgwick look at how shared intelligence can help councils anticipate demand...
Giving the people of Ealing a headstart
By Tony Clements | 14 September 2026
Tony Clements explains how Ealing LBC's family friendly policies represent the reality of today's...
Rethinking media relations
By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 02 September 2026
Mark Fletcher-Brown says authentic, candid communication could help local leaders rebuild trust a...
Working together in Wales
By Dan Peters | 21 September 2026
As shellshocked English council leaders bemoan the loss of trust in government over the delay to ...
MJ Regeneration: The council homes push needs solid foundations
By Jackie Sadek | 21 September 2026
If councils are to come close to the targets to build new homes, amid the flurry of other Burnham...
Dithering continues despite Burnham's push for devolution
By By Joe Lepper | 17 September 2026
Joe Lepper finds devolution geographies in many places are far from being settled despite Prime M...
Madchesterism: Putting music at the heart of devolution
By Tom Kiehl | 17 September 2026
New research makes clear the next phase of devolution is an opportunity to treat music as part of...
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