Kirsty Weakley is the Head of Content at LGC. She specializes in general assignment news, government and politics, finance, and regional interest, with a keen focus on topics such as elections, public policy, and renewable energy. Kirsty's insights and expertise have been featured in the Local Government Chronicle.
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Kirsty's primary focus is on local government, finance, and the implications of government policies in the United Kingdom. Her coverage heavily includes government announcements and legal policy regulation. If you have expertise or insights related to UK local government policies, finance, devolution, or the "levelling up" agenda, your pitch is likely to be well-received.
She seems particularly interested in how specific regions will use financial resources from governmental funds as part of their development plans. Additionally, Kirsty may appreciate commentary that addresses potential concerns raised by auditors regarding local authorities' financial management and decision-making processes.
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Twenty council leaders lost their seat last week as Reform and the Greens made gains in mainly Labour areas, according to LGC analysis. Some 18 of those
Former Enfield LBC leader Nesil Caliskan has been appointed to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government ministerial team following
Birmingham City Council’s new Labour group leader has ruled out being part of a coalition and will instead “serve residents constructively from the
Splitting counties into three or more new councils is so complex that funding may be “misallocated,” threatening the financial viability of some new
Reform’s deputy leader has said he “hopes” his party’s councillors could be involved in coalitions to “get stuff done”, but it is not for head office to
The chancellor has said devolution to mayors means some transport projects could be completed much faster following changes introduced by the government.
By: Kirsty Weakley
Homes England’s influence in Whitehall means it can persuade other parts of government to take a more “place-based” approach, its chair has said. Speaking
"There should be a way to fast-track newer combined authorities to reach the same level as those that are already established," said Local Government
Head of content Kirsty Weakley and devolution & finance reporter Elliot Topham report from last week's gathering of stakeholders trying to press ahead
The Labour government came to power promising to widen and deepen devolution, while standardising the system in England. Its primary vehicle for this is
