Topic: Local Government Reorganisation
Local government reorganisation will see, by the end of this Parliament, the abolition of two-tier local governance in the areas of England where it still exists, with the whole of the country being covered by single-tier, unitary government (alongside strategic authorities covering wider areas).
This section provides guidance and commentary on this activity. It connects closely to other material that we have published under the “devolution” topic.
Managing Scrutiny of Local Government Reorganisation
Join us at this at this timely event where we explore the current state of local government reform (LGR) and the evolving role of scrutiny. In the session, we will check in on recent developments, share insights from the front lines, and look ahead to what’s coming next.
Why we should be talking about democracy
Catherine Howe, CfGS chair and the Chief Executive of Adur and Worthing Councils, says that creating a new form of regional government requires a similar focus on how our local democracy works
Fireside Chat: English Devolution White Paper
Watch our fireside chat explaining more about the English Devolution White Paper, what it includes, and how the changes it proposes will affect local government and delivering scrutiny and governance.
English Devolution White Paper Explainer
Learn more about the English Devolution White Paper with our explainer.
English Devolution White Paper: governance and scrutiny are vital
This blog explores the key announcements from the English Devolution White Paper, examining what the proposed local government mergers mean for governance, scrutiny, and the future of strategic authorities across England.
Council size changes: learning lessons from submissions and implementation
Research on the process electoral review in England, 2022.
Electoral reviews: offering support
Before the pandemic, we and the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) embarked on a project looking at the way that councils (and councillors) engage with electoral reviews. This project is now concluding – it will result in the publication of our research, and amendments by the LGBCE to their guidance to councils on […]