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19 Jun 2026

What Burnham could mean for local government

LGC looks at what Andy Burnham’s tenure as mayor tells us about what local government can expect if he does become prime minister.
Unsurprisingly Mr…[more...]

01 Jul 2026

Doubts over Send rescue package

The government’s Send financial rescue package will only provide temporary relief without wider changes, councils have said as they submit reform plans.
When the government… [more...]

01 Jul 2026

Devolution progress strong, but scrutiny must be strengthened, auditors say

Good progress has been made on English devolution, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found, but it also calls for strengthened local scrutiny arrangements and… [more...]

01 Jul 2026

LGA chief resigns

Joanna Killian, who has been away from her post as chief executive of the Local Government Association since January, will not be returning.
Ms Killian… [more...]

30 Jun 2026

Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester

In a policy speech, Andy Burnham said he will set up No 10 North as the “nerve centre of a rewired Britain” to oversee a devolution… [more...]