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Reshuffle live: Javid retains DCLG role
9 June, 2017
Welcome to LGC’s live blog on the general election results and reaction. Check back for updates to find out the impact of the results on local government.
Barwell among ministers to lose seats as May falls short
9 June, 2017David Paine
Housing and planning minister Gavin Barwell was among a handful of ministers to lose his seat on a night Theresa May and the Conservatives failed to pick up enough seats to form a majority government.
Brekky butties, comradery and pride on polling day
8 June, 2017
Commentary on returning officers’ polling day
General Election 2017: LGC's full coverage
6 June, 2017
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Clarke: LGA must stick together
6 June, 2017David Paine
The outgoing chair of the District Councils’ Network Neil Clarke (Con) has warned a lack of unity within the Local Government Association could lead to ministers ignoring the sector.
Baroness Scott: Criticisms of county unitaries are outdated
6 June, 2017Jane Scott
Over a decade ago, Wiltshire was faced with a conundrum: continue with two-tier local government or begin a transformational process which addressed the failings of the current system.
Disagreement delays Liverpool City Region deputy mayor decision
2 June, 2017Jon Bunn
A lack of agreement over the extended membership of the Liverpool City Region combined authority has delayed the appointment of a deputy mayor, it has been confirmed.
Rotheram appoints top team – but no deputy
1 June, 2017
Liverpool City Region elected mayor Steve Rotheram (Lab) has made appointments to his top team - but he is yet to announce who will be his deputy.
New county administration to create five lower tier councils
1 June, 2017Jon Bunn
The new Conservative administration of Northumberland CC has approved a plan to significantly change political structures in the county by creating five ‘local area councils’ with powers over planning and highway maintenance.
Unitary reverts to cabinet system as three districts go committee
1 June, 2017David Paine
Three districts have adopted the committee system while a unitary has reverted back to a leader and cabinet model.
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