Kirsty Weakley is the Head of Content at LGC. She specializes in government and politics, elections, public policy, and real estate development, with a focus on regional interests in North America and Latin America. Kirsty is featured in the Local Government Chronicle.
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Kirsty's primary focus is on local government, finance, and the implications of government policies in the United Kingdom. Her coverage heavily includes government announcements and legal policy regulation. If you have expertise or insights related to UK local government policies, finance, devolution, or the "levelling up" agenda, your pitch is likely to be well-received.
She seems particularly interested in how specific regions will use financial resources from governmental funds as part of their development plans. Additionally, Kirsty may appreciate commentary that addresses potential concerns raised by auditors regarding local authorities' financial management and decision-making processes.
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There may need to be “transitional arrangements” for places involved in devolution if local government reorganisation is delayed, the minister has said.
By: Kirsty Weakley
Strategic authorities do not have the capacity to call in "swathes" of planning decisions made by councils, the housing minister has said. The Ministry of
Two ministers turned up to face the music at Smith Square yesterday. Head of news Kirsty Weakley reports Today's top stories New: Scale of LGR
The government has ordered a best value inspection at Tees Valley CA due to concerns about its finances and governance. This follows an independent review
By: Kirsty Weakley
Local government leadership “can feel tough right now,” the president of Solace said as he made plea for “mutual respect”. Speaking at the annual
Local government needs to reimagine career development and “spot talent sooner” help prepare people for the challenges of the future. Kim Wright, chief
A councillor’s Facebook posts that questioned the monitoring officer’s impartiality amounted to an “offensive attack” on her “personal integrity”, an
Chancellor John Healey is due to deliver his first Budget this lunchtime, LGC's live blog will bring you the latest news, reaction and analysis of what it
The government will introduce a new category of ringfenced spending for prevention in the spending review, the chancellor announced today. John Healey
Five areas are expected to be told that their LGR decision will proceed but everywhere else is being delayed until at least 2029, LGC understands.
