The Guardian view on fixing England's local democracy: reforming structures is the means, not the end | EditorialEnglish local government is evolving through complex reforms aimed at simplification and devolution.
We now have a plan to make England's local government work but I fear party politics will trash it | Martin KettleReform of English local government is crucial for rebuilding trust in politics and improving public service delivery.
Nine English council elections postponed amid local government shake-upLocal elections in nine English councils postponed for a year to facilitate governance changes and elected mayor implementations.
The Guardian view on fixing England's local democracy: reforming structures is the means, not the end | EditorialEnglish local government is evolving through complex reforms aimed at simplification and devolution.
We now have a plan to make England's local government work but I fear party politics will trash it | Martin KettleReform of English local government is crucial for rebuilding trust in politics and improving public service delivery.
Nine English council elections postponed amid local government shake-upLocal elections in nine English councils postponed for a year to facilitate governance changes and elected mayor implementations.
MP calls for a referendum on devolution plansThere is significant skepticism among Essex MPs about proposed local government devolution and calls for a referendum to gauge public opinion.