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18 May 2026

Reform to chair CCN

Reform UK has become the largest group in the County Councils Network following their gains in last week’s local elections.
The Conservative group, which previously…[more...]

18 May 2026

King’s speech confirms NHS modernisation programme in this parliament

The government’s commitment to NHS reforms in this parliamentary session was laid out in the King’s speech including the introduction of the single patient record and… [more...]

18 May 2026

Local government responds to the King’s speech

Local government bodies have cautiously welcomed reforms included in this week’s King’s speech, while warning that maintaining momentum on change will be the key to their… [more...]

18 May 2026

Tory Worcestershire leader suspended over Green coalition

Conservative group leader at Worcestershire CC Adam Kent has been suspended by the party after agreeing to form a coalition with four political parties, including the… [more...]

18 May 2026

Greens pass LGA group threshold as Labour retains control

The Green Party has reached the threshold to establish its own group within the Local Government Association after the local government elections last week.
Labour… [more...]