Steve Reed3 hrs agoMinister 'bullied' council into election delayA council leader claims threats were made over funding if she spoke out about elections being put off.3 hrs ago29 Jan 2026Thirty English councils to delay elections, minister confirmsA major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delaysNearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures.29 Jan 202623 Dec 2025English councils warned against adopting four-day weekLocal Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.23 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Minister orders probe into foreign interference in politicsCommunities secretary says the country must learn lessons from the Nathan Gill bribery case.16 Dec 20253 Dec 2025'Zero bills' homes praised by housing secretaryHousing Secretary Steve Reed says the development shows how homes can be made more sustainable.3 Dec 202526 Nov 2025English mayors will get new powers to levy tourist taxesMayors will be given the power to charge tourists a tax for staying overnight in their towns and cities.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025London mayor welcomes new 'tourist tax' powersSir Sadiq Khan says the money will allow for greater investment in tourism infrastructure. 25 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Minister insists government committed to asylum reformsThe government is under pressure from some Labour MPs over plans that include deporting children.18 Nov 2025...
