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07 Sep 2026

Ministers to review LGR Decisions

The government will review local government reorganisation decisions after getting updated legal advice.
Communities secretary Angela Rayner is due to make an announcement today in…[more...]

18 Sep 2026

Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high

The Bank of England has held interest rates at their current rate of 3.75 per cent for the sixth time in a row but said they… [more...]

18 Sep 2026

LGR reaction, debt backlash and EFS worry: Room151 survey highlights revealed

There were some interesting results: LGR costs were considered the fourth biggest risk to local government finance, with 26% of respondents marking this as one of… [more...]

18 Sep 2026

Council audit fees set to rise 3% in 2026-27

Public Sector Audit Appointments has proposed to increase fees for 2026-27 by 3%, launching a consultation with input from the sector.
The organisation said… [more...]

17 Sep 2026

CCN call for ‘material change’ to LGR

The pause and review of local government reorganisation should result in a “material change of direction”, the County Councils Network has said.
Last Monday the… [more...]