Tim Pope and Sam Plum explain why local government reorganisation can be used as a catalyst for a new generation of councils that reflect their local economies and can lead the recovery.
Jennifer Dixon presents three reasons why some councils may be reluctant to seek independent specialist advice when it comes to decisions related to their built assets.
Kent councils take back control of housing stock
Brokenshire to intervene over ‘lamentable’ failures to publish local plans
Three councils face intervention over local plans
UKIP loses control of its only local authority
Kent’s 'super council' plans put on hold
Kent district councils consider merging to create super council
