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Local government reorganisation (LGR): where do we belong?
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (the 2007 Act) provides the statutory process for making structural changes to councils after the English devolution white paper. 21 two-tier areas and their neighbouring small unitary authorities were...
Forget Tel Aviv, the EU is building its own ‘Iron Dome’
The ‘EU democracy shield’ is a fascinating initiative that is due for adoption in the third quarter of this year. While the details are still being debated, the aspiration is to deploy actions to actively preserve the integrity of the online information space. That...
In 2025, fans don’t just want to watch the game — they want to experience it.
Back in 2021, the independent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance addressed the governance, ownership, and financial sustainability of English football clubs. Given that many countries across the world already have a regulated sector, it was a welcome move. It...
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