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20 Apr 2026

Behind Reform UK’s £700m savings claim

Reform-run councils are making savings that contribute 3.2% of their budgets on average, according to LGC analysis of council papers. Reform UK launched its local election…[more...]

20 Apr 2026

Fiscal devolution: A test of seriousness for government and places

The central question [is]: are government and places prepared to accept that, in return for meaningful devolution of resources, downside risk must be borne as well… [more...]

17 Apr 2026

LGA names interim chief

The Local Government Association (LGA), has appointed Jenny Rowlands as interim chief executive in the absence of Joanna Killian.
The LGA’s permanent chief Joanna Killian… [more...]

16 Apr 2026

SEND bailout at risk as councils await crucial guidance

Councils are facing a race against time to unlock essential central government funding for SEND deficits.
A pledge by ministers to pay off 90% of… [more...]

14 Apr 2026

How the government is getting tough on UK councils over pothole failures

Councils are required to publish reports showing they are spending all their highways cash purely on road maintenance, with long-term plans for protecting roads.
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