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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 finances and leadership, says Heather Jameson —but must now prove its value and influence with council...
REORGANISATION
It's time to knuckle down
By Maxine O'Mahony | 03 August 2026
Maxine O’Mahony says now is the time for action, not to slow down and play it safe
REORGANISATION
Why ask if you are going to ignore the answer?
By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2026
Emotional attachment to place was last on the list of ministers' priorities when setting borders ...
PREVENTION
Neighbourhood health: Building prevention through community power
By Matt Skinner | 24 July 2026
With a new Prime Minister at the helm promising to help people to ‘live well’, Matt Skinner looks...
LIBRARIES
The National Year of Reading: Creating New Pathways into Reading
By Rebecca Gediking | 13 July 2026
During the National Year of Reading, Rebecca Gediking, Library Services Director, GLL, explains h...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Making the right choice for the next generation
By Emmet Regan | 09 July 2026
Emmet Regan looks at the factors to consider when choosing the best model for the delivery of chi...
HIGH STREETS
How councils can help businesses connect with their largest untapped market
By Pippa Mannerings | 07 July 2026
Older consumers continue to be overlooked by many businesses. Pippa Mannerings details the role l...
TRANSFORMATION
Systems to shape next-Gen councils
By Simon Parker | 07 July 2026
AI, multidisciplinary teams and community-focused leadership could redefine how councils deliver ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Burnham's vision puts local government centre stage
By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2026
Burnham's devolution agenda raises expectations, but delivery challenges and local government cap...
RESILIENCE
Preparing for the next food fight
By Vic Harper | 02 July 2026
Council leaders should use the Crisis and Resilience Fund to lock in prevention before the next f...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Taking back control
By Sarah Longlands | 01 July 2026
Is Burnham’s vision of the productive state a licence for local government to take back control, ...
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