All four proposals to radically reshape Essex democracy have been put out for consultation by the government. The 15 councils in the county will be replaced with either five, four or three all-purpose ...

THERE are just a few days left to have your say on the future of local government in Essex. The public consultation on Local Government Reorganisation closes at midnight on January 11, 2026.

A massive reorganisation of local government in Devon could see the county looking broadly as it does now but with all district councils abolished. The government is replacing all county councils and ...

As the United States and other major donors scale back international aid, the development sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. This trend, driven by shifting political priorities and budget ...

When President Donald Trump speaks about America’s blue cities, he paints a bleak picture—one of chaos, decline, and despair. He talks about cities like Los Angeles as if it’s a lost cause, a place ...

The financial sustainability of local governments is a central concern in public finance, entailing the capacity of municipalities and other sub-national entities to manage revenues, expenditures and ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday that he is going to continue to hold local governments accountable when it comes to spending. "These audits are not ...