Kirsty Weakley is the Head of Content at LGC. She covers a diverse range of topics including government and politics, elections, and public policy, with a particular focus on regional interest and world news, especially in North America and Latin America. Kirsty's work has been 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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By: Kirsty Weakley
Oldham MBC failed to agree a leader last night meaning the council’s chief executive will write to the communities secretary. Four separate proposals were
By: Kirsty Weakley
Every mayoral strategic authority will receive up to 10 civil servants on secondment to expand capacity. A press notice from 10 Downing Street said mayors
Three councils have been named as strategic partners to deliver the first wave of a social homes programme as the government announced a "reinvigoration
The government will review local government reorganisation decisions after getting updated legal advice. Communities secretary Angela Rayner is due to
The review of local government reorganisation decisions must address the root cause of issues to be effective, writes head of content Kirsty Weakley.
A district and local MPs have asked for more information after Essex CC announced plans for private security patrols. The Reform-led council announced
By: Kirsty Weakley
Six Labour MPs are vying to become chair to the Commons housing, communities & local government committee. The role is vacant after Florence Eshalomi
Plans for minimum conduct standards across councils that would make it possible to suspend and disqualify members have been “pushed back”. Last November
Bracknell Forest Council chief executive Susan Halliwell has been appointed to the same position at the new West Surrey Council. The new unitary is due to
Local government reorganisation, AI and ethics were all on the agenda when democratic services staff gathered last week, reports head of content Kirsty
