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REGENERATION
Local markets are the key to re-invigorating our high streets
By Rosie Maguire | 05 October 2026
Local markets can revitalise high streets, strengthen communities and build resilient local economies, says Rosie Maguire.
LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK
Local government reorganisation: turning uncertainty into meaningful reform
By Cllr Richard Wright | 05 October 2026
Uncertainty around local government reorganisation threatens progress, but reform can strengthen ...
HEALTH
Active ageing is key to healthier communities
By Phil Donnay | 01 October 2026
GLL’s Phil Donnay explains why older people are central to Better’s mission.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH
Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
By Mark Heffernan | 28 September 2026
If the Government wants to put power closer to people, it must confront the health inequalities t...
PROCUREMENT
Procurement should be judged by outcomes, not process
By John Simons | 28 September 2026
Effective procurement frameworks should help councils turn ambitious plans into deliverable outco...
SOCIAL VALUE
What community-business partnerships taught me about social value
By Dan Ebanks | 25 September 2026
Dan Ebanks considers what several years of matching businesses with community organisations has t...
POLICY
Radical leader
By Ann McGauran | 24 September 2026
Anna Randle talks to Ann McGauran about her long commitment to local government reform working wi...
COMMUNICATIONS
Sandwell: Taking action when your borough has the media attention no place wants
By Shokat Lal | 22 September 2026
Shokat Lal looks at turning reputational risk into decisive action when your borough makes the he...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
What it will really take to Rewire the State
By Dawn Plimmer | 21 September 2026
Three things are needed now for public service reform at scale, say Sarah Gillinson and Dawn Plim...
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Prepare for disruption
By Kurtis Toy | 16 September 2026
When digital systems fail, local government becomes the operating system, says Kurtis Toy.
DEVOLUTION
Greater devolution will demand leadership, accountability and purposeful action
By Jon Rowney | 16 September 2026
Rewiring the State offers local government an opportunity to reshape power, services and outcomes...
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£71,513 - £80,593
You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Chief Digital & Data Officer
£90,743 - £102,584
You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job
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