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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...]

11 Sep 2026

Tourism Levy

Mayors in England are set to be given powers to introduce an overnight visitor levy on accommodation, with local leaders able to decide whether to adopt… [more...]

11 Sep 2026

Owen Mapley: Set out firm LGR review timetable

A pause without a deadline is another form of instability, writes the chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy. [more...]

11 Sep 2026

Legislation for new standards regime ‘pushed back’

Plans for minimum conduct standards across councils that would make it possible to suspend and disqualify members have been “pushed back”.
Last November the Ministry… [more...]

11 Sep 2026

Council tax caps ‘incompatible’ with fiscal devolution – LGA chair

Capping council tax rises is incompatible with fiscal devolution, a select committee has heard, as local government representatives called for greater powers to raise and control… [more...]