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05 Jun 2026

Councils question financial sustainability of SEND reforms

Less than half of councils believe the Government’s proposed SEND reforms will create a more financially sustainable system, according to a report commissioned by the LGA…[more...]

04 Jun 2026

‘Just give us the powers we need to do the job’: counties ramp up LGR challenge

The government has been urged to scrap its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR) as concerns over the financial sustainability of proposed unitaries intensify among counties.more...]

04 Jun 2026

Hampshire prepares to launch LGR challenge on basis of ‘flawed’ financial analysis

Hampshire CC is set to become the fourth authority to challenge the government’s decision on local government reorganisation (LGR) amid concerns over the financial sustainability of… [more...]

04 Jun 2026

Bedfordshire to receive £1.3bn infrastructure investment as Universal work begins

Bedfordshire is set to benefit from £1.3bn to help deliver regional and local community infrastructure that will support Universal's planned theme park resort, the Government has… [more...]

04 Jun 2026

LGA chair to stand down

Cllr Louise Gittins has today announced her intention to stand down as chair of the Local Government Association.
Gittens said: ‘Chairing the LGA has… [more...]