Insights
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Subsidy control is back(ing) business and driving growth
15 Aug 2025Key updates to the Subsidy Control Act 2022 and what they mean for public bodies and businesses.
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Devolution in focus: Introducing the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
25 Jul 2025An early overview of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, unpacking the key proposals, unexpected omissions and what they could mean for the future shape of local government in England
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Governance reform – Committee system set to be phased out under new legislation
01 Jul 2025Devolution is not just about structural change.
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Local voice and representation – What role for town and parish councils in reform?
23 Jun 2025As local government reorganisation (LGR) and devolution continue to gather momentum, the Government has made it clear that it does not expect these reforms to result in the creation of new town or parish councils.
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LGR proposals – Government sets out next steps and expectations for reform
19 Jun 2025The Government has now responded to interim Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) plans submitted by 21 two-tier areas, offering written feedback and outlining its expectations for the next phase of development.
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LGR funding – Government confirms £7.6m to support proposal development
16 Jun 2025On 3 June, the Government confirmed that £7.6 million will be distributed to the 21 areas currently developing proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR).
