Local government

Who wants to be the first elected mayor of Essex?

Five ways to re-draw Staffordshire's political map

Council given financial warning over SEND cash

It is time for change, says departing council boss

Why could Bradford face another big council tax hike?

Shake-up could mean six council bosses lose jobs

Councillors to vote on free buses for veterans

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Who wants to be Mayor of Suffolk and Norfolk?

Business case revealed for major council shake-up

New plans to carve Devon up into four

No promises Surrey will get mayor for new councils

Birmingham was never bankrupt, say finance experts

Council tax may rise in local reform shake-up

Time ticking to save council from going bust

Surrey to be split in two in council reorganisation

Huge shortfall in visitors to The Wave, figures show

New council ideas to be submitted to government

Three-way split plan for council reorganisation

Car parking charges using motorists as a 'cash cow'

Council asks for urgent government financial help

Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian

Council asks residents to consider 10% tax rise