Councils involved in local government reorganisation have been told to make sure they are “at the front of the queue” to sign contracts with suppliers, ...

Political fragmentation could lead to the most interesting results since the 32 boroughs were formed, writes a former director of policy at City Hall, and ...

North East Lincolnshire Council is expected to make Sharon Wroot its permanent chief executive. Ms Wroot, who has held the position on an interim basis since June 2025, is set to be recommended in a ...

There is a "good argument" for integrating council tax support into universal credit for working-age families in England, according to the Institute for ...

Luton Council leader Hazel Simmons (Lab) has announced she will stand down this May after 19 years as leader. In a letter to residents Cllr Simons said it ...

The Local Government Chronicle has launched a new app designed to give local government leaders the best of LGC in the palm ...

The government is “having a real think” about the devolution process, according to the interim chief executive of Sussex and ...

Votes of no confidence have been called for council leaders in both Warwickshire CC and Trafford MBC for next week. In ...

Local government reorganisation might be a divisive topic, but LGC’s inaugural LGR Summit showcased the dedication of a ...

The government has taken the necessary legislative steps to introduce the new system for local plans later this month. Last ...

A local public accounts committee model could examine how mayors are performing their stewardship roles, writes an honorary professor at the School for ...

The government’s proposals include conflicting and confusing comments about local accountability and scrutiny, writes the chief executive of Wyre Forest DC.