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Governance of Council Companies
Geoff Wild looks at how councils can strike the right balance between oversight and interference in the governance of council trading companies and JVs.
King’s Speech 2026 – Sharpe Pritchard’s Take
Sharpe Pritchard talks through the Kings' Speech, diving into the legislative plans for the year ahead.
Why Councils Are Adopting the Leisure “Agency Model” to Unlock VAT Efficiencies
Tim Farr explains the move from councils towards the agency model in a bid to tackle rising costs and tighter budgets.
Local Elections 2026: What the Results Mean for Councils – and How Sharpe Pritchard Can Help
The local elections this week have delivered a striking set of results: significant churn in council leadership, a clear trend towards multi‑party competition, and a growing number of authorities operating with no overall control. For council leaders, chief executives and monitoring officers, the politics is important—but the operational implications matter even more: maintaining momentum on…
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