The government believes devolution will help restore trust in politics, but it must tread carefully, writes LGC editor Sarah ...

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner said she hopes Lancashire will adopt a mayor next year, at the same time as areas on the ...

Nigel Farage has criticised the postponement of county elections, claiming that Reform UK were the “favourites” in one area ...

Surrey CC has been fast-tracked for reorganisation, including the postponement of elections, without a clear plan for and ...

The chair of the District Councils’ Network (DCN) has criticised the government's reorganisation plans, warning that the ...

LGC's Confidence Survey finds council IT teams are struggling to meet demand – and recruitment issues only add to the ...

Elections in eight councils are being cancelled to pave the way for six new devolution deals to be in place by May 2026, the ...

The four councils hoping to establish a Wessex mayoral strategic authority have said the area will miss out on funding after they were not included on the ...