LGC looks at how Reform councils are interpreting their party's anti-net zero position. A notable trend has emerged in English local government’s approach

A divide is opening up among Reform UK administrations on the value of membership of the Local Government Association, LGC can reveal.

Panellists at a recent LGC roundtable, held in association with JOLT, reflected on the changing context for electric vehicles over the past 12

Thurrock Council has become the latest local authority urging the government to reconsider its decisions on local government reorganisation. Under its LGR

The government has named the members of its new expert panel on special educational needs and disabilities (Send). The 11-strong panel will oversee the

Five regional mayors have been given additional abilities to shape specific local initiatives under the government’s continuing devolution plans. The

Planned reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (Send) provision in England will improve outcomes but are unlikely to ensure services’

Hampshire & Solent CA has been formally established following parliament approval. The statutory instrument to establish Hampshire & Solent CA was

County councils have written to the prime minister to warn that local government reorganisation plans now pose “a significant risk” to the delivery of

The government has announced it will push ahead with plans to take greater control over planning decisions in Cambridgeshire, despite considerable

The chair of the Local Government Association has announced her intention to stand down. Louise Gittins, who has been in the role since July 2024, has

A district councillor has been elected as the leader of the Local Government Association’s newly-formed Green group. Emily O'Brien has been a member of

A metropolitan which has twice failed to select a leader will have its chief executive assume the function until at least July. Kirklees MBC chief

Suffolk CC has indicated it will seek a judicial review if ministers proceed with their plans for local government reorganisation in the county. In late

Three councils in Lancashire have approved plans for shared leadership arrangements, in advance of the creation of new unitary authorities. West

A Reform UK-led borough council has announced it is to withdraw from the Local Government Association. Newcastle-under-Lyme BC plans to cancel its

Southwark LBC is to be led by a Green councillor who defected from Labour earlier this year. James McAsh was confirmed as leader last night, following the