District councils face axe in major local government overhaul
District councils face being scrapped and more elected mayors could be introduced under major local government reforms set…
Local government
Local government reforms: ‘Bigger authorities aren’t always better, for voters or for Labour’s chances’
The imminent publication of the English devolution white paper will offer us a sense of the incoming government’s…
‘How Labour councils can help Starmer and Reeves deliver their growth mission’
Economic growth is at the heart of our new government’s agenda, and rightly so. For too long we…
‘Today’s Council of Nations and Regions summit sends an important message – but does it risk pleasing no-one?’
Today Keir Starmer will chair the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions (CNR). It’s an…
West of England mayor election 2025: Selection race begins after Dan Norris forced out by party rule changes
Labour’s selection process to find a new candidate to fight the West of England mayoral election has got…
Labour NEC elections: ‘Councillors must have a voice and be listened to’
So far, 2024 has gone from election to election, with local and mayoral elections leading into our landmark…
‘We’re behind on our climate targets for 2030. So make action a council duty’
In its progress report released today, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has been clear that increased climate action is necessary…
New LGA and Labour group chairs after Davies and Caliskan become MPs
Leadership vacancies in the Local Government Association (LGA) have now been filled after leading members were elected to…
‘Starmer’s reset with devolved leaders is welcome – but may prove the easy part’
Keir Starmer is meeting with the First Ministers of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales today and tomorrow, and…
Local elections 2024: Live polling day updates as activists urged to give mayor candidates final push
Voters up and down the country are heading to the polls today in the last set of local…
