Government Policy 2026
27 Jan 2026
Councils Granted Election Delays To Complete Reorganisation
The government has confirmed it will bring forward legislation to postpone local elections for a number of councils undergoing local government reorganisation, citing the need to free up capacity to...
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13 Jan 2026
RSN Voices Serious Concerns Over ‘Fairness’ Of Settlement
The Rural Services Network has serious concerns over the new ‘fair and transparent’ Local Government Funding formula. Our analysis shows that in 2026-2027, the most urban councils will receive 41%...
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12 Jan 2026
New Pothole Ratings Shine A Light On Rural Road Challenges
A new government map showing how well councils are tackling potholes has put local road maintenance firmly back in the spotlight. Published by the Department for Transport, the interactive map...
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12 Jan 2026
Over 100 Rural Mobile Masts Upgraded To Improve 4G Coverage
The government has announced a major milestone in improving mobile connectivity across rural Britain, with more than 100 mobile masts now upgraded to provide 4G coverage from all major mobile...
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06 Jan 2026
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026/27
The Government has published the provisional local government finance settlement for 2026/27, outlining planned funding allocations for local authorities in England and launching a statutory consultation on its proposals. While...
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05 Jan 2026
Government Sets Out Major Planning Reforms
In the days leading up to the parliamentary recess over Christmas, the Government set out a series of significant announcements on planning reform, housing delivery and infrastructure. Together, these measures...
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