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Local Government Reorganisation: a practical update to Section 24 controls

Local Government Reorganisation: a practical update to Section 24 controls

Gemma Duncan provides an update on potential changes to how s24 directions will operate, tackling a long-standing issue around historic financial commitments.

May 27, 2026

Local Government Reorganisation: a practical update to Section 24 controls

4-5 Gray's Inn Square Governance

News

County councils urge PM to reveal rationale for reorganisation decisions

June 04, 2026

District council rules out legal challenge over local government reorganisation

June 04, 2026

Thinktank calls for minimum scrutiny standards for strategic authorities

June 03, 2026

Amend constitutions for national scheme of delegation of planning functions or face judicial reviews, councils in England warned

Jun 02, 2026

Suffolk becomes latest council to issue pre-action letter over reorganisation

Jun 02, 2026

Three North West councils to share chief executive and monitoring officer ahead of local government reorganisation

Jun 01, 2026

High Court grants claimant permission for judicial review over 2023 council meeting question ban

May 29, 2026

Plan to merge town and parish councils paused after judicial review threat

May 29, 2026

Government announces new intervention powers to tackle risky council investments

May 28, 2026

Legal challenge over decision on reorganisation “would fail”, council told

May 28, 2026

City of London instructs officers “to pursue steps to lawfully remove” Freedom of the City from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

May 26, 2026

Thinktank urges Government to close regulatory gap on “unreliable” AI services during elections

May 26, 2026

Report on government transparency releases suggests “enormous room for improvement”

May 26, 2026

Meaningful devolution and sufficient funding key to delivery of 'Neighbourhood Guarantee', say councils

May 26, 2026

Government lays Equality and Human Rights Commission draft updated Code of Practice in Parliament

May 22, 2026

Police arrest five in investigation into alleged local election fraud

May 21, 2026

LGA launches new video series to combat AI deepfakes

May 19, 2026

Reform-run county issues letter before claim over reorganisation plans

May 19, 2026

Plans for multi-unitaries in county areas risk funding misallocation, analysis warns

May 19, 2026

Reform councils vow to legally challenge local government reorganisation

May 19, 2026

Deputy Monitoring Officer finds evidence of maladministration over Edinburgh tram project

May 18, 2026

LGA seeks clarity on legal privilege and criminal offences in duty of candour bill

May 18, 2026

Former council leader appointed as minister in MHCLG

May 14, 2026

Essex Reform UK leader says legal action against reorganisation will be first act in office

May 14, 2026

Ministers must “urgently provide clarity” on lack of remote meetings and standards provisions in King’s Speech, LLG and ADSO say

May 14, 2026

First Minister names Cabinet Minister for Local Government and Counsel General Designate in first ministerial team

May 14, 2026

Two councillors forced to resign over election rule breaches

May 13, 2026

King’s Speech 2026: key legislation for local government

May 13, 2026

Minister quits MHCLG role amid Labour turmoil

May 12, 2026

Government consults on late changes to Sussex reorganisation plans

May 12, 2026

Interim monitoring officers recommended for East and West Surrey shadow councils

May 12, 2026

Monitoring officer warns of potential section 5 report over bid to livestream Lord’s Prayer

May 12, 2026

LGA issues briefing on local government reorganisation and lessons for adult social care

May 12, 2026

Regulators should have greater “political cover” under plans to overhaul regulatory system, peers say

May 12, 2026

Farage says Havering should have choice on being part of Greater London or Essex

May 08, 2026

City council undertakes governance review of charity amid regulator concern

May 07, 2026

Lord Justice Snowden appointed to Supreme Court

May 01, 2026

Local government groups renew calls for legislation on remote council meetings

May 01, 2026

County Council leader vows judicial review over reorganisation plans if re-elected

Apr 30, 2026

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill receives Royal Assent

Apr 29, 2026

Attorney General's Office relaunches Public Legal Education Committee

Apr 29, 2026

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman unveils new five-year strategy, plans for name change

Apr 29, 2026

Tees Valley Combined Authority best value notice to stay in place

Apr 28, 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

Read our exclusive guide providing insight into the challenges that senior legal professionals are facing, alongside a step-by-step look at the work they will need to complete to ensure a smooth transition.

March 16, 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

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Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

The UK Government’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is likely to mark a significant shift in regulatory expectations. Jonathan Askin, Partner at Hugh James, explores the reasons why.

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

Features

Living Through Local Government Reorganisation

Living Through Local Government Reorganisation

May 22, 2026

What it feels like when the map changes, the organisation chart redraws, and you still have to answer the phone.

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

May 20, 2026

The UK Government’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is likely to mark a significant shift in regulatory expectations. Jonathan Askin, Partner at Hugh James, explores the reasons why.

Governance of Council Companies

Governance of Council Companies

May 18, 2026

Geoff Wild looks at how councils can strike the right balance between oversight and interference in the governance of council trading companies and JVs.

King’s Speech 2026 – Sharpe Pritchard’s Take

King’s Speech 2026 – Sharpe Pritchard’s Take

May 14, 2026

Sharpe Pritchard talks through the Kings' Speech, diving into the legislative plans for the year ahead.

Why Councils Are Adopting the Leisure “Agency Model” to Unlock VAT Efficiencies

Why Councils Are Adopting the Leisure “Agency Model” to Unlock VAT Efficiencies

May 13, 2026

Local Elections 2026: What the Results Mean for Councils – and How Sharpe Pritchard Can Help

Local Elections 2026: What the Results Mean for Councils – and How Sharpe Pritchard Can Help

May 13, 2026

Generative AI in complaints and requests: Opportunities, risks and implications for public bodies

Generative AI in complaints and requests: Opportunities, risks and implications for public bodies

May 13, 2026

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026

May 07, 2026

High Court rules on the service of local authority decision notices by email

High Court rules on the service of local authority decision notices by email

Apr 30, 2026

Separation of Powers in Wales: Is there a duty to consult before introducing a Bill into the Senedd Cymru?

Apr 24, 2026

Individual ward member delegated powers

Apr 23, 2026

What next for council consultations?

Apr 23, 2026

Officer reports and decisions to close care homes

Apr 15, 2026

Planning committees and delegation

Apr 09, 2026

Greyhound racing and the separation of powers

Apr 07, 2026

CILEX and others v Mazur and others [2026] EWCA Civ 369

Apr 07, 2026

The Hillsborough Law Bill: implications for public bodies

Apr 02, 2026

Intervention: the Monitoring Officer’s view

Mar 26, 2026

The role of the backbench councillor

Mar 26, 2026

Correcting mistakes in public decision making

Mar 26, 2026

Anti-Money Laundering: Key Issues for Local Government Legal and Governance Teams

Mar 09, 2026

What is an Officer?

Feb 25, 2026

The High Court on the EHRC’s “interim update”

Feb 25, 2026

Social media guidance for members

Feb 25, 2026

Webinars

Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation: the planning perspective

In this webinar, you will hear about how devolution and local government reorganisation will shape plan-making and development management.

Public Law Update Webinar

Inquiry Law webinar series — Session 3: Challenging (& Challenge Proofing) Inquiries

Inquiry Law webinar series - Session 2: Issues of Evidence

Avoiding local government failure – the changes needed by the sector to safeguard against failure

Avoiding local government failure – the tools and resources often overlooked by councils in trouble

Avoiding local government governance failure – the lessons that can be learnt by others from current failures in the sector

Jobs

Middlesbrough June 26 RNL (2)

West Northants May 26 SLG

Bolton May 26 DMO (2)

North Norfolk May 26 LGL (2)

Liverpool June 26 HoL (2)

Wolverhampton May 26 GL (2)

Southwark May 26 DoL (2)

Head of the Police National Legal Database (PNLD)

£70,575 - £75,180 per annum

Senior Solicitor

£51,356 - £54,495 (pay award pending)

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