In this special episode of The Local Authority, LGC’s editorial team review the biggest stories of the year and look ahead to what might be dominating local government headlines in 2026. Following a h...

Councillors and council staff keen to influence the role of elected members following local government reorganisation are invited to share their views at a free event.

Without further guidance on which proposals to take forward it is likely most areas will be working up at least two or three competing visions, writes LGC

The government believes devolution will help restore trust in politics, but it must tread carefully,...

Devolution is about connecting political decision making to the emotional importance of place, write...

With Essex expected to join the devolution and reorganisation priority programme, LGC's head of cont...