UK devolution1 day agoWill anyone get to vote in Sussex this year?All 2026 local elections in Sussex face being scrapped after vote for mayor postponed amid changes.1 day ago7 days agoSouth Midlands mayor plan 'in deadlock'Northamptonshire remains frozen out of a plan for a South Midlands combined authority and mayor.7 days ago31 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 202519 Dec 2025Councils seek mayoral devolution from governmentCouncil leaders write to the Communities Secretary following agreement by 13 local authorities.19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Government won't wipe all our debt, says councilThurrock Council says some of its debt will be swallowed up by a new local authority.18 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Should Westminster or Senedd decide town spending?UK scheme will fund town improvements in Wales, something usually decided on by Welsh ministers.14 Dec 2025...
