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    Change of Planning Rules by the Government

    Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Clerk to Ulcombe Parish Council

    The Government has changed the way that planning applications will be dealt with by Local Government. Details of all the changes can be fo...

    Ulcombe Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Nov 26
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    Local Government Reorganisation moves forward in five counties

    Ripe, Lewes, East Sussex
    Article by: Stephanie Dubas

    Ministers have confirmed that the programme is continuing and remains aligned with the wider plans to shift power out of Westminster. Areas...

    Chalvington with Ripe Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Nov 26
  • Local Government Reorganisation Update

    Local Government Reorganisation Update

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Ian Armitt (Parish Clerk)

    Dartford Borough Council has released the following update on the 'paused' Local Government Reorganisation - Last week, the Governm...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Nov 26
  • Local Government Reorganisation

    Local Government Reorganisation

    Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
    Article by: David Hatton - Clerk to Uffington Parish Council

    Government review concludes: Oxfordshire and West Berkshire to get three new unitary councils The government has announced the outcome of ...

    Uffington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Oct 26
  • Advice from Central Government - BE READY!

    Advice from Central Government - BE READY!

    Hawthorn, Seaham, Durham
    Article by: Lesley Wilkinson (Parish Clerk)

    Please click on the link for further advice https://beready.campaign.gov.uk/

    Hawthorn Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Oct 26
  • NALC publishes updated local government pay scales for 2026/27 

    NALC publishes updated local government pay scales for 2026/27 

    Pegswood, Morpeth, Northumberland
    Article by: Graeme Popay

    We have published an updated advice note covering the local government services pay agreement for 2026/27. The National Joint Council (NJC)...

    Northumberland Association of Local Councils   |  
    Posted: 23 Sep 26
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    Public Consultation Planned on Future of Local Government in Hampshire

    Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire
    Article by: Clerk

    The Leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Roy Perry, has announced that a public consultation will go ahead shortly on options for ...

    Kings Somborne Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 26
  • Local Government Re-Organisation

    Local Government Re-Organisation

    Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
    Article by: David Hatton - Clerk to Uffington Parish Council

    Published on Monday 7 September 2026 by Vale of White Horse District Council The government has announced it will review its local governme...

    Uffington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 26
  • Wealden’s statement on announcement to pause Local Government Reorganisation

    Wealden’s statement on announcement to pause Local Government Reorganisation

    Ripe, Lewes, East Sussex
    Article by: Stephanie Dubas

    Wealden District Council's statement has been published following the government's announcement on Monday 7 September that local gov...

    Chalvington with Ripe Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 26
  • Dartford Borough Council's Response to Today's Announcement Regarding the Pause on the Local Government Reorganisation

    Dartford Borough Council's Response to Today's Announcement Regarding the Pause on the Local Government Reorganisation

    Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The following text is taken from Dartford Borough Council's website - “Following the government’s announcement that local g...

    Wilmington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Sep 26