UK devolution4 days agoWhat a council shake-up could mean, or not, for taxpayersAs a council changes the way it makes decisions, could it benefit residents in Cheshire?4 days ago6 days agoMayor unveils economic growth plan for regionLuke Campbell said the plan would attract investment and develop the region's "untapped potential".6 days ago14 May 2026Reform leader's legal letter over council shake-upPeter Harris tells government that local government reform in Essex is "ill-thought and expensive".14 May 202612 May 2026Disputed Sussex councils shake-up out for consultationPlans modified by the government would see Brighton & Hove expand, and West Sussex divided in two.12 May 202612 May 2026'Dividing up our community is not the answer'With plans to divide the New Forest between two local authorities, local people have been giving their views.12 May 20261 May 2026Leader threatens legal action against merger plansNick Adams-King wrote to the government on Wednesday, ahead of elections on 7 May.1 May 202627 Apr 2026What does devolution mean and how does it work across the UK?Since the 1990s, devolved governments across the UK have worked alongside the Westminster Parliament.27 Apr 202625 Apr 2026Why are there no elections in Brighton and Hove?Brighton and Hove voters won't be going to polls on 7 May as city elections won't happen until 2027.25 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Labour leader fears 'messy' election resultsCounty councillor Steve Morphew warns the authority could be destabilised ahead of major changes.24 Apr 2026...