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Peter Mason elected leader of LGA Labour group

Peter Mason elected leader of LGA Labour group

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Labour group has elected Cllr Peter Mason as its leader.

Councils to get fresh high street powers

By Dan Peters | 11 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed giving councils powers to prevent betting shops, adult g...

Essex district removes managing director role

By Paul Marinko | 11 August 2026

Harlow DC has removed the post of managing director from its structure following the resignation ...

EXCLUSIVE: LGA reduces funding gap but £8m deficit looms

By Dan Peters | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has reduced its funding gap by £16m but still faces a fore...

Half of LGA meetings shrouded in secrecy

By Joe Lepper | 11 August 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has insisted it is looking to ‘maximise transparency’ desp...

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Untangling the wires to progress

'The Government has finally unveiled it proposals to ‘rewire the state’ and devolve powers to regional and local levels. Martin Ford delves into the document.'

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Turning delay into delivery

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
How data and community voice are shaping Luton's climate future

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By Leonie Taylor | 03 August 2026

Senior researcher Leonie Taylor shares her experiences of The Young Foundation’s work with Luton ...

How Ealing made fair pay a driver of inclusive local growth

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Cllr Kamaljit Nagpal explains how Ealing LBC's leadership on fair pay created stronger employers ...

Putting innovation at the heart of devo

By Kathy Nothstine | 28 July 2026

Place-based innovation funds can help Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda deliver growth, better ser...

Turning delay into delivery

By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026

Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority was born amid a two-year delay to the mayoral ...

LGA stabilises but still faces major challenges

By Heather Jameson | 12 August 2026

As devolution and local government reorganisation reshape the sector, the LGA has improved its fi...

Untangling the wires to progress

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026

The Government has finally unveiled it proposals to ‘rewire the state’ and devolve powers to regi...

Rewiring or short circuit?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 12 August 2026

Jonathan Carr-West looks at the obstacles the Government will have to tackle in its devolution Wh...