The right to lobby councillors
Geoff Wild examines the ability of the public to lobby councillors - or "the right to write".
August 26, 2026
The right to lobby councillors
News
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.
Features
The Culture Club of a LGR merger
August 26, 2026
Paul Feild outlines the importance of culture to successful local government reorganisation.
Local Government Reorganisation and rethinking corporate structures
August 26, 2026
Is now the time to rethink your corporate structures? Peter Collins looks at the benefit for local authorities undergoing local government reorganisation in reviewing their arrangements. Local Government Reorganisation is often viewed as a process of transition. It can also be an opportunity. As councils review their wider corporate landscape, there is value in asking whether existing structures…
When consultations are ‘performative’. Kill or cure?
August 26, 2026
Rhion Jones looks at the implications of the Burnham Government's recent Cabinet Statement, Rewiring the State, for consultation.
Local Government Reorganisation and the shareholder role
August 25, 2026
In the fourth instalment in his five-part series, Peter Collins looks at who will hold the shareholder role after vesting day. One question often receives less attention than it deserves during Local Government Reorganisation. Once the new authority comes into existence, who will actually exercise shareholder powers? The answer has important implications for governance, accountability and…
Local Government Reorganisation and liabilities
Aug 25, 2026
Public law case update Q1 2026
Aug 14, 2026
Procurement and Local Government Reorganisation
Aug 10, 2026
When and how to consult on service changes
Aug 07, 2026
Making and enforcing byelaws
Jul 29, 2026
Judicial review of Local Government Reorganisation
Jul 22, 2026
Draft planning committee reports: sharing is caring
Jul 16, 2026
The race for Greater Manchester mayor
Jun 26, 2026
AI in local decision-making: Old duties, new risks
Jun 25, 2026
Living Through Local Government Reorganisation
May 22, 2026
Webinars
Managing Waste Services Through Local Government Reorganisation
Sharpe Pritchard provide a pre-recorded webinar exploring the impact of Local Government Reorganisation on waste services.



