Government proposes postponing 2026 elections to make room for new councils Ballot paper

The Government has invited 63 councils across England to set out their views on whether local elections scheduled for May 2026 should be postponed for...

Dan Benn Fri, 12/19/2025 - 10:09
Councils get behind new plan for Leicestershire and Rutland local government Leicester

Eight councils across Leicestershire and Rutland have united behind a bold proposal to reshape local government, submitting the North, City, South...

Dan Benn Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:31
Major local government reform confirmed in Surrey Surrey Hills

Residents across Surrey are set to benefit from faster, more efficient public services following the government’s announcement of a major Local...

Dan Benn Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:28
County Council to vote on local government reorganisation Nottingham city centre

Nottinghamshire County Council is to hold an extraordinary Full Council meeting on the 2nd September 2025, to consider progressing a proposal for...

Dan Benn Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:55
Millions Saved, Frontline Services Protected: North Yorkshire Reorganisation Delivers Wide angle view of York Minster at sunset in the city of York, Yorkshire

With the publication of budget plans in North Yorkshire, the creation of the council is being credited as one reason why millions of pounds of savings...

Dan Benn Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:38
Telford and Wrekin Council votes no to merger and Shropshire mayor Telford

Telford and Wrekin Council has backed calls from its Leader, Councillor Shaun Davies, to oppose any merger with Shropshire Council and an elected...

Chris Cromar Fri, 03/04/2022 - 15:02
Next steps announced for new unitary councils after approval Town Hall

Plans for new unitary councils in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset have taken an important step forward following approval from Local Government...

Chris Cromar Thu, 07/22/2021 - 13:28
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