The unitary executive theory suggests that such limits wrongly curtail the powers of the chief executive. Formed by ...

The unitary form of government will put power at the centre. This, as it has been in the past, will foster corruption. Let’s make the centre less attractive and bring power to the people because ...

Worcestershire won’t have a functioning council in two years’ time without moving to a unitary system, a cabinet member has said.

Devon’s district councils announced a joint proposal yesterday for a council restructure in a bid to simplify local ...

Seven district councils in Devon have revealed they are working together to submit a proposal over local government ...

A CROSS-PARTY group of MPs is backing a proposal for five new unitary authorities in Greater Essex. If the Government’s plans for local government reorganisation go ahead, MPs from Labour, ...

Just a third of Devon’s existing councillors could survive the biggest overhaul of local government in 50 years, creating mega-wards for those left that some feel only retired people could manage.