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Guiding new councillors on the right path
COUNCILLORS

Guiding new councillors on the right path

By Sue Bearman | 30 April 2026

With the sector gearing up on 7 May for the biggest set of elections since the 2024 General Election, Claire Ward and Sue Bearman set out the practical steps councils can take to support new counci...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn

By By Joe Lepper | 30 April 2026

Local government reorganisation in Devon is ‘causing a distraction’ for the region’s fledgling co...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Greens pledge to revive high streets

By William Eichler | 23 April 2026

The Green Party has announced a policy platform aimed at reviving high streets, including using l...

PLANNING

'One size fits all' rules for the Government when it comes to planning committees

By Ian Miller | 20 April 2026

Setting 13 as the maximum size of planning committees might suit district councils, says Ian Mill...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Shropshire in food waste warning

By Joe Lepper | 17 April 2026

Shropshire Council has warned it may not be able to collect food waste weekly until 2039.

SERVICE DELIVERY

Breckland Council: The magic of the ordinary brings us all together

By Steve James | 14 April 2026

It is the everyday quiet work of districts that builds trust between residents and council and co...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Homeless handed rising proportion of social housing

By Neil Merrick | 14 April 2026

The proportion of social housing being allocated to homeless people has risen, according to data ...

PEOPLE

LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2026

Tributes have been paid to the first chair of the Local Government Association (LGA), Lord Jeremy...

FINANCE

Report finds 'optimism bias' in council projections

By Neil Merrick | 30 March 2026

Brighton and Hove city councillors were guilty of ‘optimism bias’ in forecasting the popularity o...

REORGANISATION

Marvin the Paranoid Android's secret council reorganisation diary

By Blair McPherson | 30 March 2026

Brought in to advise a council with reorganisation, Marvin the Paranoid Android’s suggestions don...

REORGANISATION

LGR: The importance of a clear narrative

By Amardeep Gill | 30 March 2026

On reorganisation, the Government has shown a willingness to accept variation. But that flexibili...

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frederica-diamanta

Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

£51,356 to £52,413

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Employment Lawyer

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

Greenwich Legal Services is undergoing a period of transformation Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Transformation

£76,271- £88,631

Choose Challenge. Choose Change. Choose Cheshire East. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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