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POLICY
A certain view of local government
By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026
Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaulle as it starts to construct the strongest case for its survival in the Rewiring the State world.
HOUSING
Seizing a key opportunity to deliver affordable and social housing
By Vince Maple | 14 September 2026
Councils should be at the heart of delivery for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme to be a...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Beyond Manchester: Why place matters
By Simon Edwards | 10 September 2026
Simon Edwards explains why national policy must reflect the distinct realities of county councils.
AI
Drowning in AI tide
By Dan Peters | 08 September 2026
Generative AI is making it easier than ever for residents to complain, object and request informa...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Deadlock over December deadline
By Joe Lepper | 08 September 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is bullish on enforcing a statutory dea...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform UK pledge to slash planning regulation to boost house building
By Paul Marinko | 07 September 2026
Reform UK has announced proposals to slash planning regulations and requirements following a pled...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution: moving power from Whitehall to local government
By Ian Miller | 07 September 2026
Local government will judge the new devolution agenda by whether it delivers genuine financial an...
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 hi...
PLANNING
Mayors to get planning 'call in' powers
By Paul Marinko | 24 August 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to give regional mayors powers to 'call in' major planning decisio...
PLANNING
Planning in uncertain times
By Dawn Adey | 18 August 2026
Dawn Adey explains why councils need stability and certainty to deliver effective Local Plans and...
PLANNING
Development corporations face planning expertise shortage
By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026
Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...
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