Council shake-up in England sees elections delayed in nine areas

Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".

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Reform UK attacks ministers’ move to delay local elections in nine areas

Nigel Farage criticises the decision as ‘collusion to stave off the threat’ posed by his party
Financial Times - 3h
England’s councils expected to cut contributions to staff pensions

Local government scheme is in surplus by £85bn, according to consultant Isio
Financial Times - 2d
Fears council shake-up could spell end of independent-run areas

Critics say merging smaller councils will make it harder for independents to be elected.
BBC News - 3d
PlayStation Leadership Shake-Up Sees New Sole CEO In Charge

Sony Interactive Entertainment is switching from the co-CEO system--currently occupied by Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst--to just one person in charge. Nishino has been promoted to sole CEO of ...
GameSpot - Jan. 29
England nine Mitchell set to be fit for Ireland

Scrum-half Alex Mitchell is set to be fit for England's Six Nations game with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
BBC News - Jan. 27
Host of hospital builds in England delayed by up to 14 years

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.
BBC News - Jan. 20
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections

The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.
BBC News - Jan. 9