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Scottish local government system to be overhauled
By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026
A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swinney.
Rewiring the State: Devolution's next test
By Abdool Kara | 04 September 2026
Abdool Kara considers what radical devolution could mean for local government accountability and powers.
Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts
By Martin Ford | 02 September 2026
Wandsworth LBC is to use legislation introduced almost 20 years ago in an attempt to fend off government funding cuts.
Concerns raised over Reform UK council's JCB trial
By Joe Lepper | 08 September 2026
Concerns have been raised over Reform UK-led Suffolk CC’s decision to trial a pothole-fixing mach...
Reform UK pledge to slash planning regulation to boost house building
By Paul Marinko | 07 September 2026
Reform UK has announced proposals to slash planning regulations and requirements following a pled...
Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 07 September 2026
The Government has launched a review of its reorganisation programme, withdrawing decisions on fo...
Scottish local government system to be overhauled
By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026
A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...
Calls to ease borrowing restrictions in wake of homes buying blitz
By By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2026
Councils are demanding the Government ease borrowing restrictions to help them confront the natio...
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Only a pragmatic approach to service delivery will bring effective change
By Justin Galliford | 03 September 2026
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Deadlock over December deadline
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Turning delay into delivery
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