Ministers say some 53 council areas could opt to postpone elections until 2027, after some were already delayed until May ...

techUK has launched its future of local government campaign, showcasing how digital innovation can strengthen local services ...

This week, councils in areas with pending proposals for local government reorganisation have been invited to share their views on local elections scheduled for 7 May 2026.

Crucially, changing structures alone won’t resolve demand and cost pressures, especially in children’s and adults’ services. Successful LGR must be part of a broader transformation across health, care ...

Last month a leaked video recording showed Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK's leader in Kent, swearing at councillors from her own party and telling them to "suck it up" if they didn't agree with her. The ...

Mia Gray receives funding from the ESRC, British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust. Anna Barford has received funding from the ESRC, British Academy, Leverhulme ...

The announcement comes after the jailing of former Reform UK leader in Wales Nathan Gill for taking bribes to make ...

Philip Haynes does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...