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Will Makerfield change Westminster?
POLITICS

Will Makerfield change Westminster?

By Donna Hall | 19 June 2026

Donna Hall asks if Andy Burnham can reconnect power with people.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Turning neighbourhood health from policy into practice

By Helen Bromley | 19 June 2026

The chairs of Cheshire and Merseyside’s All Together Fairer Board and Neighbourhoods Task and Fin...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Building prosperity that stays local

By Nigel Wilcock | 19 June 2026

From major infrastructure projects to urban regeneration, successful places are those that conver...

LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK

Seizing the opportunity of local government reorganisation

By Cllr Richard Wright | 19 June 2026

Rather than recreating existing structures, councils should use reorganisation to transform servi...

FINANCE

There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility

By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2026

Greater borrowing freedoms, so that councils can invest confidently in housing, infrastructure an...

REGENERATION

A new beginning for Bucks' town centre

By Stephen Broadbent | 18 June 2026

Buckinghamshire is shifting its focus to revitalise historic market towns, taking an innovative a...

POLITICS

Reed's policy brace as final whistle threatens to blow

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2026

The plans outlined this week by communities secretary Steve Reed to crack down on private sector ...

PROCUREMENT

The social value 'black hole': ensuring the evidence follows the public sector promise

By Steve Butterworth | 17 June 2026

If we want social value to carry the weight it now commands in procurement, we must design for de...

PERFORMANCE

Tackling inequalities requires combining the Local Outcomes Framework with deeper insight and lived experience

By Jon Rowney | 17 June 2026

Local government has a critical role to play in the new Local Outcomes Framework , 'not only in r...

REGENERATION

Don't freeze regen after the elections

By Sir Michael Lyons | 17 June 2026

If we want regeneration to deliver at scale, momentum cannot pause every time leadership changes,...

POLICY

Fit for which future?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026

In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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