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There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility
FINANCE

There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility

By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2026

Greater borrowing freedoms, so that councils can invest confidently in housing, infrastructure and regeneration, would create a 'more resilient, locally responsive funding base and better equip cou...

REORGANISATION

Reed defied officials' advice on DPP reorg plans

By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026

Essex and Norfolk CCs have hit out at ministers ignoring the advice of Whitehall officials over r...

ELECTIONS

Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils

By Neil Merrick | 17 June 2026

With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having...

POLICY

Fit for which future?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026

In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...

DEVOLUTION

Getting to grips with mayoral commissioners

By Megan Tam | 16 June 2026

Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at the appointment of commissioners.

COMMUNITIES

Towards a community-powered future

By Anna Randle | 11 June 2026

New Local’s annual festival of community power, Stronger Things, gets under way next week. Anna R...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Regional trade envoy call

By Joe Lepper | 10 June 2026

Mayoral strategic authorities (MSAs) should work with the Government to recruit regional trade en...

LEADERSHIP

Broadening the talent pool

By Roger Russell | 10 June 2026

Roger Russell says it is time to start seriously think about improving the process of bringing pr...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Innovation needs place leadership to deliver lasting growth

By Caroline Green | 08 June 2026

Transformational innovation can drive jobs and prosperity, but only if councils create the condit...

DEVOLUTION

Improving health the natural way

By Dave Skaith | 08 June 2026

The Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire shows devolved powers allow a practical and locall...

DEVOLUTION

Government must invest in sector's capacity and agency

By Mo Baines | 08 June 2026

Mo Baines argues that councils’ crucial role as convenors of economic stakeholders and partnershi...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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