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A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?
By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026
With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) under the Labour Government. After early successes on fairer funding what does new chair Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke hope to achieve with the so-called King of the North entering 10 Downing Street? Paul Marinko speaks to him.
Reform's Braverman lauds Burnham policy
By Paul Marinko | 08 July 2026
Reform UK’s Suella Braverman has said councils have a critical role in developing regionally specific skills training, while lauding an initiative developed by Labour Prime Minister in waiting Andy Burnham.
Political change tests organisational maturity
By Adele Wylie | 09 July 2026
Reform UK controls North Northamptonshire Council, having won the majority of seats in the 2025 elections. Chief executive Adele Wylie explains why the transition has been a success.
Councils risk becoming housing enforcement 'paper tiger'
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026
English councils are at risk of becoming a ‘paper tiger’ in enforcing housing standards, the Gove...
LGA conference: Call for councils to fly St George's Cross
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026
Councils have been asked to fly the St George’s Cross in a show of support for England in their w...
Minister: Devolution now default position
By Dan Peters | 09 July 2026
Local government minister Baroness Taylor of Stevenage has claimed devolution is ‘now established...
ADCS conference: President warns of risks from 'Jenga tower' of reforms
By Ann McGauran | 09 July 2026
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Cleverly: Labour's devolution plans 'sucking power' to Westminster
By Paul Marinko | 09 July 2026
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10 July 2026
A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?
'With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) under the Labour Government. After early successes on fairer funding what does new chair Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke hope to achieve with the so-called King of the North entering 10 Downing Street? Paul Marinko speaks to him.'
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