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One-way only won't work
COMBINED AUTHORITY

One-way only won't work

By Benjamin Taylor | 08 September 2026

Don’t rebuild Whitehall inside mayoral authorities, says Benjamin Taylor – turn secondments into a public service talent exchange instead.

REORGANISATION

Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 07 September 2026

The Government has launched a review of its reorganisation programme, withdrawing decisions on fo...

FINANCE

Building smaller, smarter councils through community power

By Rob Powell | 07 September 2026

Rob Powell looks at how reorganisation can strengthen community-focused services while protecting...

SCOTLAND

Scottish local government system to be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026

A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...

COMMUNICATIONS

Rethinking media relations

By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 02 September 2026

Mark Fletcher-Brown says authentic, candid communication could help local leaders rebuild trust a...

REORGANISATION

Lincolnshire issues legal LGR letter to Government

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2026

Lincolnshire CC has joined the ranks of councils embarking on the road to legal challenges agains...

REORGANISATION

Building a better system on the go

By Andy Begley | 27 August 2026

Andy Begley says the biggest problem with local government reorganisation may not be getting the ...

REORGANISATION

What local leadership needs to thrive

By Robin Rogers | 27 August 2026

Reflecting on the Government’s preference for three unitaries for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire,...

REORGANISATION

Turning a new unitary into a home

By Michael Coughlin | 26 August 2026

Michael Coughlin says reorganisation offers councils a rare opportunity to redesign structures, c...

REORGANISATION

Getting staffing right in LGR

By Ian Miller | 26 August 2026

New Government guidance still leaves councils navigating complex staffing, TUPE and legal conside...

PLACE-MAKING

Finding a proper place in our future

By Dr Helen Paterson | 25 August 2026

Northumberland CC’s chief executive Helen Paterson is developing an evidence-based think-piece on...

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frederica-diamanta

Waste Services and Fleet Manager

£57,237 - £59,577 per annum

You will lead projects and programmes, evaluate performance and benchmarking information Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Highways Network Manager

£58,558 - £59,695 per annum

The role will require a candidate who can oversee, direct and mange service areas Apply for this job

Bridgend County Borough Council

Senior Educational Psychologist - Expert at Hand Lead

Soulbury Scale B5 – B8 (£65,929 - £69957) plus Inner London allowance (£3940) and up to 3 SPA points (salary package currently under review)

You will lead the ongoing development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the model, ensuring that schools, settings Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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