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Five embark on LGA adventure

Five candidates are battling to succeed Sir Simon Milton as Local Government Association chairman. LGC gives them a platform to make their pitch.

Government plans for direct elections to national parks has shocked authorities and local government alike.

County council chief executives have been having their say in LGC's exclusive survey on the future of two-tier government.

The Conservative MP for Skipton & Ripon gives some distinctly French advice.

Hampshire CC chief Andrew Smith on two-tier working.

Thinktanks have long understood the benefits of launching reports in August, writes Tony Travers.