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REORGANISATION
Dealing with LGR limbo
By Neil Merrick | 15 September 2026
Councils face renewed uncertainty over staffing, finances, contracts and long-term planning as ministers review local government reorganisation. Neil Merrick reports.
SIGOMA
Unlocking overlooked cities' potential
By Cllr Nadine Peatfield | 14 September 2026
Investing in Britain’s unsung cities is key to driving national growth, says vice chair of SIGOMA...
REORGANISATION
More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
By Heather Jameson | 11 September 2026
The chaos created by the reorganisation 'pause' as councils battle with their finances, rising pr...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
By Dan Peters | 10 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told council leaders he wants to ‘create a new settlement between...
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.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Healey: Fiscal devolution needed for successful cities
By Joe Lepper | 08 September 2026
Fiscal devolution is needed to ‘transfer power and resources from Whitehall to our regions’, chan...
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.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Replumbing Britain's growth model: how to unlock place-based investment
By Katie Johnston | 03 September 2026
Katie Johnston looks at unlocking place-based investment by giving local leaders greater capital ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Turning public spending into national prosperity
By Alison Barker | 02 September 2026
Councils should use their collective purchasing power to strengthen British Steel, jobs and local...
PLACE-MAKING
Economic rewiring must also benefit towns
By Sarah Norman | 26 August 2026
Barnsley’s story shows why towns need long-term investment, says Sarah Norman.
PROCUREMENT
Councils urged to pool buying powers to back British steel
By Ann McGauran | 26 August 2026
The chief executive and leader of North Lincolnshire Council have written to every English counci...
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Commissioning Manager - Design Services
£57,237 - £59,577 per annum
You will work collaboratively across various council services, external partners and stakeholders Apply for this job
Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place
£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576
You will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction while leading a broad portfolio spanning economic development Apply for this job
Assistant Director Port Health
£74,550 - £85,030 per annum inclusive of all allowances
A key role in shaping and delivering a wide ranging regulatory agenda, from implementing ng relevant legislation Apply for this job
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