Local government22 hrs agoThree councils to discuss potential unitary planThe government wants all unitary authorities to serve about 500,000 residents under current plans.22 hrs agoEngland1 day agoSurrey's smallest borough submits local planThe plan includes proposals to build 4,916 new homes, with some of them on green belt land.1 day agoSurrey2 days agoReorganisation of seven councils could cost £18mThe costs would need to be "consumed" by the existing councils, a chief executive says. 2 days agoEngland3 days agoOptions for Lincolnshire councils shake-up revealedThe proposals involve the 10 councils across greater Lincolnshire merging into two new authorities.3 days agoLincolnshire3 days agoCouncillor 'threatened' over record 15.6% tax riseLaura Murtagh, who sits as an independent on Falkirk Council, told Scotcast she has suffered "overwhelming" online abuse.3 days agoTayside & Central Scotland3 days agoFalkirk councillor felt 'physically sick' after threats over council tax riseThe councillor who introduced Scotland's biggest council tax rise this year has received violent threats over the decision.3 days agoTayside & Central Scotland3 days agoIsland must retain own council, devolution plan saysThe rest of Hampshire would be divided up around Winchester, Basingstoke, Portsmouth and Southampton.3 days agoHampshire & Isle of Wight4 days agoMerger talk gets politicians hot under the collarIs it devolution or is it centralisation? Politicians discuss Shropshire's future.4 days agoShropshire6 days agoEssex leaders want cut-down model of five councilsThe 15 councils in Essex could be trimmed down to five, with a mayor overseeing them all.6 days agoEssex...
