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18 Feb 2026

Norfolk: ‘LGR and devolution is off’

Norfolk CC leader has announced its intent to pull out of devolution and LGR following the government’s decision to reverse the cancellation of local elections.
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17 Feb 2026

Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn

Local election administrators have warned that councils face "an uphill struggle" to be ready in time for local elections in May after the government reversed its… [more...]

17 Feb 2026

Finance settlement raises ‘serious concerns’ for rural areas

The body championing rural services warns the Government’s final local government finance settlement for 2026–27 to 2028–29 raises ‘serious concerns’ for rural communities.
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16 Feb 2026

Government u-turn on election delays

The government has withdrawn its plans to postpone 30 local elections “following legal advice”. Originally the government said it would order a postponement for these 30… [more...]

13 Feb 2026

New wave of foundation strategic authorities announced

The government has published the expected next tranche of foundation strategic authorities, including Wessex and Kent & Medway, as it published proposed spatial development planning boundaries.more...]