All four proposals to radically reshape Essex democracy have been put out for consultation by the government. The 15 councils in the county will be replaced with either five, four or three all-purpose ...

A massive reorganisation of local government in Devon could see the county looking broadly as it does now but with all district councils abolished. The government is replacing all county councils and ...

Walker County must replace outdated, reactive governance with transparent, data-driven, long-term planning to rebuild trust.

When President Donald Trump speaks about America’s blue cities, he paints a bleak picture—one of chaos, decline, and despair. He talks about cities like Los Angeles as if it’s a lost cause, a place ...

Plans which could give the public less say in what happens in their communities are likely to be discussed in the House of Commons.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday that he is going to continue to hold local governments accountable when it comes to spending. "These audits are not ...

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with Duchesne Drew, the president of Minnesota Public Radio, about the future of public media in the wake of government funding cuts.