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HIGH STREETS
Making our high streets great again: The French ingredient
By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 28 August 2026
French planning lessons could help councils revive traditional shops and regenerate struggling high streets, argues finance cabinet member at Merton LBC Stephen Alambritis.
RESILIENCE
Building resilient communities before the next crisis
By Andrew McClelland | 27 August 2026
Creating more resilient communities is a human imperative as well as a financial one, say Duncan ...
CULTURE
Great Yarmouth's UK Town of Culture bid comes at a crucial time
By Sheila Oxtoby | 27 August 2026
The timing of Great Yarmouth's place on the shortlist for UK Town of Culture couldn't be better t...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Let's take the Prime Minister at his word
By Zoe Billingham | 27 August 2026
Much of the success of the Prime Minister's agenda will depend on how the mayors and local author...
REORGANISATION
Building a better system on the go
By Andy Begley | 27 August 2026
Andy Begley says the biggest problem with local government reorganisation may not be getting the ...
REORGANISATION
What local leadership needs to thrive
By Robin Rogers | 27 August 2026
Reflecting on the Government’s preference for three unitaries for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire,...
DEVOLUTION
You can't devolve without saving local government
By Heather Jameson | 26 August 2026
Devolution needs strong councils too, says Heather Jameson - and it is time to invest in local go...
PLACE-MAKING
Economic rewiring must also benefit towns
By Sarah Norman | 26 August 2026
Barnsley’s story shows why towns need long-term investment, says Sarah Norman.
REORGANISATION
Turning a new unitary into a home
By Michael Coughlin | 26 August 2026
Michael Coughlin says reorganisation offers councils a rare opportunity to redesign structures, c...
REORGANISATION
Getting staffing right in LGR
By Ian Miller | 26 August 2026
New Government guidance still leaves councils navigating complex staffing, TUPE and legal conside...
PLACE-MAKING
Finding a proper place in our future
By Dr Helen Paterson | 25 August 2026
Northumberland CC’s chief executive Helen Paterson is developing an evidence-based think-piece on...
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