UK devolution3 days agoCouncils abolished and elections cancelled - why?The biggest reform of local government in more than 50 years is set to bring major changes to Devon.3 days ago6 days agoCouncils in Sussex back local election delaysAfter long debates and divided opinions, council leaders will request local elections are postponed.6 days ago6 days agoPolice called as council votes to shelve electionAbout 50 protesters turned up to the extraordinary meeting at Redditch Borough Council.6 days ago9 Jan 2026Will anyone get to vote in Sussex this year?All 2026 local elections in Sussex face being scrapped after vote for mayor postponed amid changes.9 Jan 20263 Jan 2026South Midlands mayor plan 'in deadlock'Northamptonshire remains frozen out of a plan for a South Midlands combined authority and mayor.3 Jan 202631 Dec 2025A year of change - Devon politics in 2025The abolition of some councils in Devon continues to dominate debate.31 Dec 202530 Dec 2025Papers reveal Blair said voters had no appetite for more Welsh powersRecords from 2004 show Tony Blair saying his government had 'lanced the boil of separatism'.30 Dec 202530 Dec 2025Council leaders to face public over shake-up planBrighton & Hove's Bella Sankey and East Sussex's Keith Glazier are to share a platform next year.30 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Elections may be cancelled in Plymouth and ExeterThe leader of Devon County Council describes the move as "dangerous".19 Dec 2025...
