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Council news Local government reorganisation decision announcement Central government has today announced its plans for the future of local government in Nottinghamshire. Mansfield Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ribble Valley ‘Delighted’ by Four Unitaries Announcement Ribble Valley Borough Council today said it was ‘delighted’ by the Government’s announcement that Lancashire is to be divided into four unitary authorities. Ribble Valley Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils - Swale Borough Council Swale Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Four-council shake‑up to reshape Devon’s future Four-council shake‑up to reshape Devon’s future elinor.firth Date 16 July 2026 Date 16 July 2026 The Government has today confirmed it will adopt the four unitary model put forward by Plymouth and Exeter as the basis for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon.  Currently, services in Devon are split between different types of councils. Most of the county&nbs… Plymouth Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government confirms expansion of Leicester’s city boundaries - Leicester City Council Leicester Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils on 1 April 2028. Oxford Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Barnet committed to delivering homes residents need as housing target proposed to increase by 38 per cent - Barnet Council Barnet Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news New council homes coming to South Ockendon - Thurrock Council Thurrock Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces decision on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire – a single, new unitary council to be created Statement issued on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, Cotswold District Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, Stroud District Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council The... Source Tewkesbury Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire Today (16 July 2026) the Government announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils. Broxbourne Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Decision made on the new local government structure for Kent and Medway The Government has today, 16 July 2026, announced its decision on the new structure for local government in Kent and Medway. Medway Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces decision on local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire – a single, new unitary council to be created - Stroud District Council Stroud Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces Local Government Reorganisation Decision City of Lincoln Council has welcomed the Government’s decision on the future of local government across Greater Lincolnshire. City of Lincoln Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire The decision for Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire has been confirmed... Watford Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Agenda for Adur Licensing Committee on Monday, 11th January, 2027, 7.00 pm - Adur & Worthing Councils Adur Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Local Government Reorganisation – North East Lincolnshire to stay as a unitary authority from 2028 North East Lincolnshire Council is set to remain as a unitary authority from 2028. Delighted elected members and senior officers at the council have today been told by Westminster that... North East Lincolnshire Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news A fairer future for Hounslow: Council unveils vision for the next four years This week Hounslow Council’s Cabinet outlined a corporate plan that will ensure every resident can thrive and feel proud to call Hounslow their home. Hounslow Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Council responds to Government decision on local government reorganisation The Government has confirmed the future structure of local government in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Lichfield Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news ‘Summer of Fun’ offers free activities for children across the county borough - bridgend.gov.uk Bridgend Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Cabinet backs continued investment in bus services - Telford & Wrekin Council Telford and Wrekin Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Cabinet backs ambitious GROW Powys Economic Strategy - Powys County Council Powys Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news National recognition for programme keeping children out of care - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils Government ministers have decided Kent and Medway will be served by four completely new councils from April 2028. Dartford Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Support to live in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council Inverclyde Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ruddington Parish Council By Election update - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils The Government announced on 16 July 2026 it is replacing Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County, Medway and the 11 district, borough and city councils, with four unitary councils from April 2028. Sevenoaks Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news West Kent councils to form new unitary authority under Government reorganisation plans Government ministers have decided Kent and Medway will be served by four councils from April 2028, in the biggest shake up of local authority arrangements in 50 years. Tonbridge and Malling Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Hart gains Gold award for Armed Forces support - Hart District Council Hart Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Finance and Admin Officer - The Ambleside Centre Finance and Admin Officer - The Ambleside Centre Occupational group School support alison.gee Thu, 16/07/2026 - 11:50 Working pattern Full time Contract type Permanent Salary £28598 - £31023 Hours 37 hours per week, all year round. Holidays can be taken in term-time Location The Ambleside Centre, Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JJ Application closing date 31st August 2026 Job advert Fin… Wokingham Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Families across MK to benefit from expanded early years support - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Council reminds visitors to parks and open spaces that BBQs and fires are not allowed following Hockley Woods incident Council reminds visitors to parks and open spaces that BBQs and fires are not allowed following Hockley Woods incident LeonaMG Date 16 July 2026 Date 16 July 2026 Category Environment On Tuesday morning, our officers were alerted to an active fire in Hockley Woods. Although the visible flames had been extinguished, the fire was still burning and spreading underground. Councillor Tino Callaghan,… Rochford Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Bridgford Park welcomes its first Green Flag Award! - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Bridgford Park welcomes its first Green Flag Award! - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Best Start in Life plan revealed - Telford & Wrekin Council Telford and Wrekin Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Richmond parks celebrate record Green Flag awards - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news ‘I am proof it can be done and I have no willpower at all’ – one-year smokefree milestone celebration for Tracey At the age of 50, Tracey Deans decided it was time to make some changes – quitting smoking being the top of the list. “I started smoking at 15,” says... North East Lincolnshire Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Have your say on the Dudley Borough Local Plan - Dudley Council News Dudley Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway's councils Government ministers have decided Kent and Medway will be served by four completely new councils from April 2028. Folkestone and Hythe Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Update on parking fees at waterfront car parks Update on parking fees at waterfront car parks tammy.baines Date 16 July 2026 Date 16 July 2026 Recent proposals to introduce charges at some of Plymouth’s car parks have been amended in response to general feedback from stakeholders and the public. We previously announced that we would be carrying out statutory consultation on the introduction of charges at all of our coastal car parks (Jennyc… Plymouth Council · 16 Jul 2026 Council news Somerset Council awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as two parks are officially recognised as one of the country’s best Somerset Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve, and Ham Hill Country Park. It comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year. The sites are part of a record breaking 2,391 in the UK to achieve the award this year […] Somerset Council · 16 Jul 2026