No Decision Made on 'Golden Handcuff' Bonuses for Senior Officers at Midlands Council Saturday, January 10, 2026 goldenhandcuffs retention worcestershire council bonuses reorganisation opposition paycuts governance staffing Worcestershire County Council has yet to make a decision regarding a controversial proposal to offer ‘golden handcuff’ bonuses to senior officers in an effort to retain them ahead of upcoming local government … Read More
County East-West Split Plan ‘Stacks Up Better’ Than Any Other Option Sunday, November 9, 2025 staffordshire localgovernment reorganisation unitaryauthorities eastwestsplit reformuk pwc council governance equity Staffordshire County Council leaders have reaffirmed their support for a local government reorganisation (LGR) plan dividing the county into two unitary authorities: an eastern and a western council. Backed by the Reform … Read More