Election registration reforms announced
People who abuse election candidates and campaigners will face tougher sentences, and candidates’ addresses will not be published, in reforms set out in a government elections strategy paper.
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Turnover accelerating
The 1 May elections saw hundreds of seats changing hands, but recent by-elections show turnover accelerating; of 23 recent by-elections, 61 per cent resulted in the defending party being defeated.
A new multi-party system
The council elections on 1 May opened a fissure in the pattern of local government in England.
A broad church
In the aftermath of the local elections – perhaps the most consequential in recent history – the County Councils Network’s (CCN) political proportionality has changed.
Core funding increase needed in SR
Local councils are at the forefront of transforming their places for the better.
Importance of speaking as one voice
The local elections were a bruising and depressing night for the Conservative Group. One by one, we lost incredibly good, hard-working colleagues who lost through no fault of their own.
Some stunning local election results
As the dust settles on the 1 May local elections, the work continues at the LGA’s Liberal Democrat Group – including supporting Lib Dem groups facing changed circumstances following their elections.
Local elections and leadership hustings
Congratulations to all our members standing up for our communities and succeeding in the local elections.
A new multi-party system
The council elections on 1 May opened a fissure in the pattern of local government in England.
Challenges and opportunities
With less than a week to go until the 1 May local elections in England, I wanted to put on record my thanks to all those colleagues who are standing for re-election or standing down.