Tory leader David Cameron has backed calls for an elected mayor in big cities like Liverpool and Birmingham.
Mr Cameron told the Birmingham Mail: ‘Elected mayors are a good way of giving a clear identity, having a clear line of accountability
Wigan Council and AllChild are proving that long-term, community-driven programmes can improve outcomes for children while reducing pressure on local services and public spending. LocalGov finds out more.
In this expert analysis, Ellen Bond, MFMac’s Family Law team, outlines what the new Cross-border Placement of Children Regulations 2026 will mean for councils.