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From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
PLACE-MAKING

From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth

By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026

Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes from more than new buildings,says Matt O'Neill.

SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...

TRANSFORMATION

How to tackle the challenges of 2026

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...

AI

Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic

By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026

Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a...

AI

The Future of local government technology: AI, robotics, and agile platforms

By Vicky Armstrong | 02 March 2026

Vicky Armstrong says low-code platforms allow councils to dramatically reduce risk, shorten time ...

AI

Fixing social care's AI conflicts

By Oliver Bruff | 02 March 2026

Social workers’ use of AI transcription tools can bring important benefits, but current safeguar...

DATA & DIGITAL

Collective working can resolve our communities' biggest issues

By Tony Clements | 11 February 2026

Tony Clements says that in order to meet the needs of citizens, councils need new methods, new wa...

DATA & DIGITAL

Reaping the benefits of collaboration on technology and innovation piece by piece

By Eddie Copeland | 11 February 2026

There is a powerful logic to making intelligent use of data, technology and a wide range of trans...

LEADERSHIP

Tightening your life jacket

By Aidan Rave | 02 February 2026

Aidan Rave considers the importance of sustaining leadership in a time of upheaval.

AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...

REORGANISATION

Challenging the LGR wisdom

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Manager - Local Government Reorganisation

£57,875 to £61,430 per annum

You will oversee the LGR Programme Plan, monitor milestones and risks, provide clear reporting Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Business Finance Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

The role is based at County Hall, but the service is delivered through hybrid working Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Property Solicitor

£38,220 - £51,356 pro rata per annum

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious and forward thinking individual to work as a Property Solicitor/ Lawyer Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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