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DEVOLUTION
Racing toward transformation
By Matthew Taylor | 29 September 2026
Matthew Taylor looks at the hurdles that must be cleared to achieve the Government’s devolution ambitions.
DEVOLUTION
Labour Conference: Devo 'rippling through Whitehall'
By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s devotion to devolution is ‘rippling through the Whitehall machine’,...
REORGANISATION
Local government at a crossroads
By Akash Paun | 25 September 2026
Councils face uncertainty, but reform could create opportunities for transformation and renewal, ...
LGA
LGA: A busy summer sets the agenda for local government this autumn
By Cllr Eamonn O'Brien | 24 September 2026
Chair of the Local Government Association Cllr Eamonn O'Brien sets out his organisation's key ask...
HOUSING
MJ Regeneration: The council homes push needs solid foundations
By Jackie Sadek | 21 September 2026
If councils are to come close to the targets to build new homes, amid the flurry of other Burnham...
DEVOLUTION
Greater devolution will demand leadership, accountability and purposeful action
By Jon Rowney | 16 September 2026
Rewiring the State offers local government an opportunity to reshape power, services and outcomes...
REORGANISATION
The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
By Liam Young | 09 September 2026
Liam Young examines how councils can reset recruitment, retain talent and rebuild confidence afte...
DEVOLUTION
If Whitehall trusts councils, who do councils trust?
By Manjeet Gill | 09 September 2026
New York’s city government has more power than any English mayor. But its real advantage may be h...
DEVOLUTION
MPs versus mayors: The battle to be local champions
By Pete Robbins | 08 September 2026
Pete Robbins looks at the tensions between MPs and mayors vying for the affections of their voters.
DEVOLUTION
Rewiring the State: Devolution's next test
By Abdool Kara | 04 September 2026
Abdool Kara considers what radical devolution could mean for local government accountability and ...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution demands joined-up data to make England's new mayors accountable
By Ben Page | 03 September 2026
Mayors need joined-up data to deliver better outcomes across reorganised public services, says Be...
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Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
South-East London Fostering Hub Programme Manager
PO6 (£54,267 - £57,402)
The role will provide strong programme management oversight, ensuring projects are well planned, effectively delivered a Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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