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A new beginning for Bucks' town centre
REGENERATION

A new beginning for Bucks' town centre

By Stephen Broadbent | 18 June 2026

Buckinghamshire is shifting its focus to revitalise historic market towns, taking an innovative approach in Aylesbury, explains leader of the council Steven Broadbent.

PERFORMANCE

Tackling inequalities requires combining the Local Outcomes Framework with deeper insight and lived experience

By Jon Rowney | 17 June 2026

Local government has a critical role to play in the new Local Outcomes Framework , 'not only in r...

CULTURE

Unlocking the true power of culture

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2026

Bradford’s year as City of Culture may be over, but it has left an imprint on the people and plac...

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

Managing the mission to beef up growth

By Ann McGauran | 10 June 2026

The National Wealth Fund has significantly broadened its remit. Through its regional project acce...

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

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...

DEVOLUTION

Building trust, capacity and accountability in England's strategic authorities

By Sandy Forsyth | 04 June 2026

To address the complexities in the evolution of strategic authorities, devolution needs to work b...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution could 'deepen regional imbalances'

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2026

The Government’s chosen path of devolution could make regional inequality in England worse, a thi...

EMPLOYMENT

Finding a NEET solution

By Tom Stannard | 02 June 2026

The interim report of the Milburn Review revealed the stark reality of youth unemployment. Tom St...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Three ways to help opposition councillors play their role effectively

By Piali Das Gupta | 27 May 2026

The importance of opposition councillors should not be underestimated, writes Piali Das Gupta. He...

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