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In response to increasing concerns about councillor safety, an important amendment has been introduced to the Localism Act 2011 under the...
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Legal director, Anthony Collins
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The LGR Joint Committee Before elections for the new authority take place, the Structural Changes Order (SCO) will require relevant...
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Every neighbourhood, town and city has its own distinct sense of place – something that sets it apart from others. With Local Government...
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Beyond establishing any new authority, the LGR process will demand a substantial investment of time and resources to ensure the smooth...
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Beyond establishing any new authority, the LGR process will demand a substantial investment of time and resources to ensure the smooth...
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The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill introduces a new duty for local authorities in England to establish appropriate...
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Final proposals for local government reorganisation in the twenty-one areas in England are due for submission to the Secretary of State...
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The approval of an LGR proposal For the purposes of local government reorganisation (LGR), the Local Government and Public Involvement in...