Local Government

Oct 07, 2026

Does Reading Need a Mayor? Inside the Battle for the Thames Valley's Future

As surrounding regions secure devolution deals and metro mayors, Reading faces a critical governance gap. Discover the inside story of the Thames Valley's stalled mayoral …

Oct 07, 2026

How Berkshire built its own joint board while mayoral ambitions crumbled

While grand plans for a Thames Valley mayor collapsed under council rivalries, Berkshire's six authorities quietly hired a new growth director and launched a regional …