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LGIU & Vuelio: Local elections in England 2026 bulletin 16 April
Once again, we have partnered with the political monitoring team at Vuelio to bring you our annual election bulletin every Thursday in the run-up to 7th May. Keep up with the latest election news and insights from around the country, as we head into what are shaping up to be the most consequential set of local elections in living memory.
“Delivering Through Change”
This article introduces a new report from SCAPE, in partnership with LGIU, that explores how councils across England are responding to growing financial pressures and service demands. Based on insights from 70 senior officers across 63 authorities, Delivering Through Change highlights both the challenges and the solutions shaping local delivery.
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What's coming down the track for English councils?
To help council teams navigate the evolving terrain of the sector, the LGIU team sat down with experts across English local government to map the road ahead. We cover everything from recent decisions on LGR and devolution to political changes, new statutory duties and open consultations.
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