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 ...

Two urban innovation experts lay out the case. When considering AI’s impact in cities, many residents and government officials envision a dark future of unbridled surveillance, hollowed-out city halls ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's future is in limbo after a highly anticipated FEMA Review Council report was not released as expected on Dec. 11, 2025. This story was originally published on ...

While the blockchain may be inextricably linked to crypto, such projects aren't the only method of using the technology.

The full Ribble Valley Borough Council will meet next Wednesday to discuss a report that proposes splitting Lancashire into four new unitary councils – dubbed Four Lancashire. The proposal recommends ...

Mark Gannon discussed why stability and operational readiness must come before transformation during local government reorganisation ...