LGC looks at what Andy Burnham’s tenure as mayor tells us about what local government can expect if he does become prime minister.
Unsurprisingly Mr…[more...]
Philip Holmes told LGC that LGR creates a need to “magic up” senior social care staff and that ICB reforms are “destabilising” [more...]
Net borrowing in the local authority sector increased by 7.12% between March 2025 and March 2026, from £107.3bn to £114.9bn.
The figure, published as part… [more...]
Essex CC has confirmed it will submit a judicial review on proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR) in the county.
The decision follows the Reform-led… [more...]
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will quit as Labour Party leader, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister.
Speaking… [more...]