Mark R Heath
@mark8384.bsky.social
Solicitor, 32 years in local government, 30 years as Returning Officer. Now Consultant at VWV. Election law & practice nerd.
Francophile, train nut & wine drinker. 100% dad.
Professional stuff here:
http://linkedin.com/in/mark-heath-322a601
Francophile, train nut & wine drinker. 100% dad.
Professional stuff here:
http://linkedin.com/in/mark-heath-322a601
For those following the UK devo/ local govt reorganisation programme, this is the order that postpones the elections in 9 councils in England this year so they can fast track devo and LGR and have their first mayoral polls in May 2026.
The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025
This Order changes the year of ordinary election of councillors for those English councils specified in article 2 from 2025 to 2026. The years in which subsequent ordinary elections of councillors for...
www.legislation.gov.uk
February 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
For those following the UK devo/ local govt reorganisation programme, this is the order that postpones the elections in 9 councils in England this year so they can fast track devo and LGR and have their first mayoral polls in May 2026.
@jomillernz.bsky.social welcome to the good side!
January 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@jomillernz.bsky.social welcome to the good side!
Audit has been an issue in LG but here is HMGs proposals for change. Those that followed the Kingman & Redmond reviews will rightly recognise their words of wisdom.
The proposed statutory and independent Local Audit Office (LAO) - Audit Commission 2?
The proposed statutory and independent Local Audit Office (LAO) - Audit Commission 2?
Local audit reform: a strategy for overhauling the local audit system in England
www.gov.uk
December 30, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Audit has been an issue in LG but here is HMGs proposals for change. Those that followed the Kingman & Redmond reviews will rightly recognise their words of wisdom.
The proposed statutory and independent Local Audit Office (LAO) - Audit Commission 2?
The proposed statutory and independent Local Audit Office (LAO) - Audit Commission 2?
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Interesting consultation on improving the ethical framework relating to members in local authorities. Alongside the reorganisation of local government white paper, this could get lost but it is important that the issue of the lack of effective sanctions is addressed.
Interesting consultation on improving the ethical framework relating to members in local authorities. Alongside the reorganisation of local government white paper, this could get lost but it is important that the issue of the lack of effective sanctions is addressed.
Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England
This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce measures to strengthen the standards and conduct regime for local authorities in England.
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2024 at 9:18 AM
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Interesting consultation on improving the ethical framework relating to members in local authorities. Alongside the reorganisation of local government white paper, this could get lost but it is important that the issue of the lack of effective sanctions is addressed.
Interesting consultation on improving the ethical framework relating to members in local authorities. Alongside the reorganisation of local government white paper, this could get lost but it is important that the issue of the lack of effective sanctions is addressed.
It’s actually snowing here in Southampton. Quite rare for us in the south and certainly not significant in terms of content or impact compared with what others have had. But quite a “wow” moment and a nice break from analysing case law on councillors behaviour.
November 21, 2024 at 8:32 AM
It’s actually snowing here in Southampton. Quite rare for us in the south and certainly not significant in terms of content or impact compared with what others have had. But quite a “wow” moment and a nice break from analysing case law on councillors behaviour.