Devon councils consider a ‘1-5-4’ plan, a local government shakeup, to potentially form three large unitary authorities. Devon Council Shake Up Plan The 1 5 4 Proposal Explained Devon might reorganize local government. This could be the biggest change in 50 years. The plan may create only three councils. Several Devon councils seem to agree…
Cherwell Council may raise councillor pay £180 yearly, following similar moves in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Cherwell Councillor Allowances Could Jump By £180 Annually Next week, Cherwell Council will discuss their budget. One item involves raising councillor pay yearly. The plan is to increase it from £5,040 to £5,220. South Oxfordshire councillors…
Ribble Valley could hold a referendum on council mergers. Vote legality and costs are being questioned. Ribble Valley Residents May Vote on Council Merger Proposals Hey, listen to this council stuff! Local leaders will share ideas with Westminster by March. Then, they must submit more detailed plans in November. A vote could occur. It might…
Panel formed to explore options for Warwickshire’s future governance after debate on restructuring local councils. Warwickshire Establishes Panel for Future County Shape Discussions Warwickshire councillors will discuss local government changes. They want the best options for the area. It started after a leader gave a “reality pill” speech. Currently, two levels of government serve Warwickshire.…
Norfolk council spent £4m on staff departures, including large payouts to senior staff, amidst budget cuts and restructuring. Norfolk Council’s £4 Million Bill for Staff Departures Revealed Norfolk council spent lots on staff exits. Two senior staff got over £150,000 each. Exit packages cost almost £2.9 million in 2023/24. This covered 149 staff members leaving.…
Citizens voice concerns over a tax increase and council spending, particularly on North Lodge, in a local vote. Cromer Tax Vote Shows Public Concerns on Council’s Spending Plans Cromer folks spoke up in a recent vote. The town council wanted to raise council tax a lot, which made people quite upset. They questioned the council’s…
Breckland Council pauses parking charge plans due to local government reorganization and strong community opposition. Breckland Council Halts Parking Charge Plans in Thetford Dereham Swaffham The council stopped new parking fees. Breckland Council announced a “pause.” They cited local government changes as the reason. People heavily opposed the parking charge plans, and businesses really disliked…
Borrett hired by Breckland Council for devolution work after leaving Norfolk County Council leadership role. Bill Borrett Takes Devolution Role After County Hall Exit Bill Borrett left Norfolk County Council last month. He used to handle public health there. Kay Mason Billig leads the County Hall. She said Borrett’s views on devolution made his job…