08/05/2026 - 16:11
With almost half of councils declared, the results are coming in for local elections across England.
07/05/2026 - 07:00
Polling stations have opened across the country as millions of people are set to cast a vote.
05/05/2026 - 10:02
The government has announced a further £1 million for Jewish communities across England to tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohes
30/04/2026 - 10:18
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has received Royal Assent has received Royal Assent and giving more powers to local government and communities
09/04/2026 - 12:36
The Electoral Commission has launched its annual ‘Your vote is yours alone’ campaign in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Crimestoppers.
17/03/2026 - 10:28
The government has launched a local media strategy, backing high-quality and trustworthy local journalism.
13/03/2026 - 10:39
The government has announced new measures to protect local election candidates from harassment and intimidation.
24/02/2026 - 10:14
The government has announced that councils struggling to balance their books will be granted financial flexibility by the government to ensure they
17/02/2026 - 09:53
The government has announced that local elections will go ahead in May.
The decision to postpone 30 local elections has been reversed.
12/02/2026 - 10:21
The Community Wealth Building Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
10/02/2026 - 10:22
The government has announced an extra £440 million to be made available to councils through the Final Local Government Finance Settlement.
09/02/2026 - 10:26
Communities have been asked to share their views on local government reorganisation.
09/01/2026 - 11:37
Local leaders will get new powers to to introduce pavement parking restrictions across their area.
19/12/2025 - 09:46
Councils that are facing reform have been invited to share their views on postponing elections next year to release capacity to deliver these vital
05/12/2025 - 10:26
The government has confirmed almost £6 billion over the next 30 years for six fast-tracked devolution areas.
