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Giving the public a seat at the table on AI decision
AI

Giving the public a seat at the table on AI decision

By Kathy Peach | 19 December 2025

Nesta’s research proves that when people are given more context about specific AI tools and their use cases, the public’s fears about AI can transform into more pragmatic criticism, says Kathy Peach.

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Moving from place-based budget pilots to mainstream practice

By Dr Simon Kaye | 16 December 2025

The Treasury must back real place-based budgets – not just another Red Book annex, warns Dr Simon...

FINANCE

Clear allocation details are essential for councils to understand the waste funding system

By Tracy Bingham | 16 December 2025

Tracy Bingham says councils need certainty and clarity if they are to deliver on the vital waste ...

GOVERNANCE

A sad day for democracy

By Colin Copus | 10 December 2025

The Government’s commitment to bringing in a mandatory code of conduct alongside new powers to su...

REORGANISATION

Districts should look carefully at the creation of new town and city councils

By Ian Miller | 08 December 2025

Where public and political demand exist, districts have bandwidth now to focus on creating town o...

AI

Should citizens trust government AI without transparency?

By Ray Eitel-Porter | 05 December 2025

Ray Eitel-Porter says the UK Government is right to see AI as a driver of public service transfor...

FINANCE

Auditor sounds alarm over Shropshire finances

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2025

Shropshire Council has been issued with a rare statutory recommendation by its external auditor.

COVID INQUIRY

After the Covid Inquiry: It's time for serious devolution

By Vijay K Luthra | 26 November 2025

Devolution is a resilience issue after the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, say Patrick Diamond and Vijay K L...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reed U-turn over committee system abolition

By Neil Merrick | 25 November 2025

Local authorities that already use the committee system will be allowed to retain it under strict...

SOCIAL CARE

Beating the Budget: System-led sustainability for social care

By Amy Long | 24 November 2025

Amy Long looks at finding the levers that adults and children’s services can use to build future-...

INTERVENTION

Council at risk of MHCLG intervention backs urgent reforms

By William Eichler | 21 November 2025

Isle of Wight Council has backed urgent reforms after an independent report warned it risked Gove...

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frederica-diamanta

Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate & Communities

£146,697

As Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate & Communities, you will guide cultural transition, manage competing priorities Apply for this job

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils

Assistant Director Communications

£104,784 - £110,703pa (Inclusive)

Ealing is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant towns, strong communities and major regeneration opportunities. Apply for this job

Ealing London Borough Council

Managing Director - NABCEL

Up to £75,000

NABCEL (Nuneaton & Bedworth Community Enterprises Ltd) is the wholly owned trading company of Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council. Apply for this job

NABCEL

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