New funding for Brexit preparations
The Government has announced £20 million of funding to help councils prepare for Brexit on 31 October – half of it additional to the £58 million announced in January.
Brexit
Brexit, devolution and funding: the challenges ahead
With his premiership now well under way, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has some huge challenges ahead of him, not least Brexit.
Preparing for Brexit
Councils are working hard to be ready for any Brexit scenario, but questions remain about the longer- term agenda for post-Brexit local government.
Clarity on EU citizens’ voting rights
The Government has confirmed that it does not anticipate any changes to UK law covering candidacy and voting rights before the May 2019 local elections.
Brexit contingency planning
The Government has published contingency plans for if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.