Local Government and Housing Act 1989

Legislation that sets out rules for the political balance of local authority committees, governing local government structures, functions, and housing matters in the UK, including provisions for politically restricted posts.

Policy

Primary Focus Stories

5 stories

Interim Monitoring Officer: Governance improvements need embedding
July 31, 2026 • Newham

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Islington Planning Sub-Committees: Green Party Gains Key Seats
June 4, 2026 • Islington

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Greenwich Council Approves Principle of Political Assistants
May 30, 2026 • Greenwich

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Tower Hamlets Council appoints political advisors
May 22, 2026 • Tower Hamlets

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Newham seeks Chief Exec, target start date Oct '26
October 28, 2025 • Newham

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Primary Focus Meetings

32 meetings · Page 1 of 7

the Council of Stroud Council
October 15, 2026 • Stroud

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the Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland Council
September 29, 2026 • Northumberland

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the Appointment Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council
September 24, 2026 • Tower Hamlets

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the The Council of East Riding of Yorkshire Council
September 23, 2026 • East Riding of Yorkshire

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the Appointment Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council
September 10, 2026 • Tower Hamlets

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