Ann McGauran 07 April 2026

'Hard to see' what underpins LGR other than politics, says Reform

Hard to see what underpins LGR other than politics, says Reform image
© VanoVasaio / Shutterstock

Reform has said it is ‘hard to see' what lies behind Labour's reorganisation plans other than ‘carving out places they think they can still win'.

Head of local government delivery for the party, Ben Bradley, told The MJ: ‘Given that Labour is now ignoring its own initial logic and criteria [for reorganisation], which it said was about financial sustainability and saving money, it's hard to see where the proposals are coming from apart from the politics. If so it's an appalling abuse of power with huge risks to councils and services.'

Visit The MJ (£) to continue reading.

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know image

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Compliance and Monitoring Officer - Braintree District Council

Essex County Council
Up to £20.0000 per hour
Compliance and Monitoring Officer - Braintree District CouncilBraintree, Essex Full-Time, Temporary 37 Hours per Week 6 Months Contract £20.00 PAYE / England, Essex, Braintree
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Residential Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £25959.0000 per annum
Residential AssistantPermanent, Part Time£25,959 per annum (full time equivalent) Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Personal Advisor

Essex County Council
£33049.0000 - £37698.0000 per annum
Personal AdvisorFixed Term, Full Time£33,049 to £37,698 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Community Safety Service Manager

Bristol City Council
£72,878 - £80,741
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team.  Bristol
Recuriter: Bristol City Council

Painter

Durham County Council
£36,040 p.a. (Made up of £24,027 salary plus £12,013 p.a Interim Operational Allowance)
Durham County Council have an exciting opportunity for the role of a permanent Painter working within Corporate Property and Land, Strategic Facilitie Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner