Martin George

Less than a fortnight before the deadline for legal action over local government reorganisation, chief reporter Caitlin Webb and acting editor Martin

The communities secretary was a vocal advocate of a return to Total Place at the Stronger Things conference, but what approach might subsequent

The PM in waiting outlined a more radical vision of devolution than previous leaders, but will he be more successful than them in implementing it, asks

May’s local elections brought a wider spectrum of politicians than ever into local power. As the dust settles and new administrations take office, this

The government's long-awaited statutory guidance on the Local Government Pension Scheme has clarified the definition of local investment and said pools

The government’s spending watchdog is broadly positive about devolution so far but flags key issues to address as the system expands and deepens, writes

Steve Reed gave his first – and possibly last – LGA speech as communities secretary, writes acting editor Martin George. Today’s top news and views: NEW:

As the Local Government Association's annual conference in Bournemouth continues, the LGC team has been following the action closely. Here's a selection

All areas of England and Wales should have town or parish councils, the chair of the Society of Local Council Clerks has said. Adam Keppel-Green also

Many strategic authorities do not yet have the capability to deliver investible opportunities in their areas, the Local Government Association conference