Newham LBC appointed Paul Martin as interim chief executive at an extraordinary meeting last night. From today Paul Martin ...

All six areas involved in the devolution priority programme have met the tests to establish combined authorities next year, ...

Commissioners have been appointed to tackle Croydon LBC despite authority’s mayor called on the government to rethink its ...

Thurrock Council will put forward its own local government reorganisation business case, after concluding that the two other ...

Almost two thirds of the public who responded to consultations in the six areas that are part of the devolution priority ...

A recent LGC roundtable, held in partnership with Norse Group, discussed the potential for local government reorganisation to ...

Council leaders are working together in a bid to find common ground in response to the government’s plans for local ...

The government has announced major changes voter ID rules that will see UK-issued bank cards accepted at polling stations.

Kent CC chief executive Amanda Beer has instructed council officers to "remain apolitical" amid controversy over a proposed ...

The Cabinet Office has announced that “innovation squads” with a remit to test new solutions will work with councils in 10 ...

Councils' adult social care overspend hit £774m with directors reporting an increase in more complex cases as the NHS ...

The government has issued Dudley MBC with a best value notice after ministers expressed “concerns” over the running of various departments. The notice ...