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30 Apr 2026

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Ministers will no longer be seeking to impose strategic authorities or
mayors on local areas without their consent. This concession was made to ensure the…[more...]

29 Apr 2026

Social Care waiting times

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has warned about the waiting time to access social care, following new research that estimates over 370,000… [more...]

29 Apr 2026

Right to Buy reforms confirmed

Ministers have confirmed sweeping reforms to Right to Buy, tightening eligibility rules and reducing discounts in a bid to protect England’s depleted social housing stock. [more...]

28 Apr 2026

Surrey’s ‘not normal’ election

28 April 2026 By Caitlin Webb
Elections are being held for two new unitaries in Surrey. Caitlin Webb looks at what the issues are and… [more...]

27 Apr 2026

PPMA 2026: Call to rethink statutory roles

Local government should redefine the role of statutory officers, amid suggestions the role of HR director could be made statutory.
Birmingham City Council chief executive… [more...]