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Devolution: A new era for local government
FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Devolution: A new era for local government

By Andrew Carter | 13 August 2026

Fiscal devolution promises greater local control, stronger institutions and new opportunities to drive growth, says Andrew Carter.

FINANCE

How to turn one council pound into many

By Dawn Bébe | 13 August 2026

Dawn Bébe looks at how councils can stretch limited funding, unlock community investment and stre...

FINANCE

Rebuilding Slough's finances

By Ian O'Donnell | 13 August 2026

Slough BC’s finances have been on a slow road to recovery. Ian O’Donnell looks at how far the cou...

LGA

LGA stabilises but still faces major challenges

By Heather Jameson | 12 August 2026

As devolution and local government reorganisation reshape the sector, the LGA has improved its fi...

FINANCE

Preparing new councils for local government reorganisation

By Nina Philippidis | 12 August 2026

Nina Philippidis looks at how councils can prepare effectively for local government reorganisatio...

DEVOLUTION

Rewiring or short circuit?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 12 August 2026

Jonathan Carr-West looks at the obstacles the Government will have to tackle in its devolution Wh...

DEVOLUTION

Power must be matched by funding if devolution is to deliver

By Cllr Graham Morgan | 11 August 2026

Graham Morgan argues that devolution's promise will only be delivered if new powers for local lea...

REORGANISATION

Building a lasting legacy through reorganisation

By Manjeet Gill | 07 August 2026

Reflecting on her experience in Wiltshire, Manjeet Gill says strong leadership and trusted relati...

REORGANISATION

Top tips for delivering LGR

By Justin Ives | 07 August 2026

Justin Ives proffers practical lessons for delivering successful local government reorganisation ...

AI

The workplace challenge: Preventing AI conflict before it starts

By Phil Floyd | 07 August 2026

As generative AI becomes a growing factor in employment disputes, Phil Floyd argues that the best...

AI

Rethinking the public servant for the AI era

By Stephen Jeffares | 07 August 2026

AI has become far more capable over the past decade, but human public servants remain central to ...

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Senior Commissioning Manager - Joint Commissioning (E3768)

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The role will lead the full commissioning cycle for allocated portfolios, translating system priorities and strategies into deliverable plans Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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Work closely with operational social care, SEND and education colleagues to manage demand, capacity and risk. Apply for this job

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