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Devon CC unitary plans to prevent ‘disastrous’ service issues

26/09/2025

Devon County Council has announced proposals to create a new unitary authority as part of its reorganisation plans.

Shropshire 'a hair's breadth' from s114

25/09/2025

Shropshire Council will have to rely on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) to stave off a section 114 notice, according to a corporate peer challenge.

BCP Council considers new town councils

24/09/2025

BCP Council is considering the establishment of three new town councils – Broadstone, Bournemouth, and Poole.

Good governance key to delivering more social homes, says regulator

09/09/2025

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has highlighted the importance of strong governance in ensuring tenants have access to more and better homes.

Audit warns of ‘critical governance failings’ at Wrexham Council

09/09/2025

An audit has revealed that Wrexham County Borough Council has made ‘insufficient progress’ in solving ‘critical governance issues’.

Kent reassurance after staff DOGE concerns

22/08/2025

Reform-run Kent CC (KCC) has reassured employees that any decisions to share data with the party’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be ‘lawful, reasonable and proportionate’.

Glasgow overhauls firm over governance concerns

19/08/2025

Glasgow City Council’s jointly-owned development firm has undergone a leadership overhaul following concerns over its governance.

Council warns Government plan would force £95m savings

26/06/2025

Croydon LBC would have to deliver the ‘highest level of service cuts made by one council in one year in the country’ under Government plans, the council has claimed.

Surrey councils stand firm in reorganisation plans

30/04/2025

District and borough councils across Surrey have published proposals for local government reorganisation, defying the Government’s requests for unity on final proposals.

Liverpool CC praised for ‘substantial’ progress

08/04/2025

Liverpool City Council has further to go on its improvement journey but has ‘made significant and substantial’ progress, according to an improvement board.

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