Jim McMahon has been re-appointed to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in a more junior role than he held previously. Mr McMahon served as local government minister, leading on ...

Harlow DC is set to join a legal challenge against local government reorganisation in Essex. Reform-led Essex CC confirmed ...

As LGR moves forward, councils will need to put plans in place to retain experienced staff, recruit directors of statutory ...

Work to identify digital exclusion hot spots can uncover hidden pockets of need beyond simple measures of deprivation, writes ...

The chair of the Commons housing, communities & local government select committee has joined Angela Rayner’s ministerial team ...

West Northamptonshire Council has appointed a new chief executive, subject to approval. Martin Henry, who currently serves as ...

The Care Quality Commission is expected to announce a reduction in the inspection burden for councils undertaking local ...

No 10 North will take over responsibilities for local economic growth and devolution strategy from the Ministry of Housing, ...

Andy Burnham has appointed his cabinet. Head of content Kirsty Weakley looks at how well they understand local government.

Angela Rayner has returned to the role of secretary of state for the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Her ...

The minister responsible for housing and planning will now attend cabinet as Andy Burnham continues to form his administration. Matthew Pennycook, who has ...

The average size of the new unitary councils announced in the latest round of local government reorganisations is 411,000 - ...