New SIGOMA chair: ‘We need certainty’ on council funding
Mayor Chris Cooke, new chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA), talks to LocalGov about collaborative governance and funding.
What is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo)?
27/10/2025 With the growing popularity of Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) use among councils, it is important to understand how they operate. This LocalGov ‘Need to Know’ guide explores best practice for LATCo managers, as well as the benefits, risks and incentives associated with the companies. |
Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews: Safeguarding Children After Abuse or Neglect
09/10/2025 Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs) are vital for protecting children across England. In this LocalGov ‘Need to Know’ guide, we break down what they are, why they matter, and how they help improve safeguarding practices. |
Local Government Reorganisation: What It Means and Why It Matters
04/02/2025 Discover what local government reorganisation means, its impact on services, efficiency, and local accountability, and why it matters for England. |
What is voter ID?
29/04/2024 Voter ID is now required in many elections across the UK. But what is it and how does it work? |
What is a metro mayor?
25/04/2024 A metro mayor is directly elected by local people to oversee a region’s combined authority. |
Who is considered a keyworker?
20/03/2020 What job roles are considered critical by the Government in fighting the Covid-19 response? It has now published a list of those key workers. |
Pre-election period (purdah) and local government
18/04/2019 What is purdah and how can those in local government avoid breaking the rules? Mark Whitehead explains. |
The planning shakeup - what it means
07/03/2018 Theresa May has launched an overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Mark Whitehead asks what it all means. |
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How to complain about your local council: A step-by-step guide
30/10/2013 Learn how to complain about your local council with our step-by-step guide. Discover how to escalate issues, contact the Ombudsman, and seek resolution effectively. |
How to become a local government councillor
24/10/2013 What is a local government councillor and how do you become one? |
