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DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

Genuinely local government could be lost to regionalism in the name of 'devolution'

By Cllr Richard Wright | 26 January 2026

'Around the world we see horrifying examples of central government overreach. Such awful things m...

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Turning a moment into a movement

By Dan Crowe | 22 January 2026

3ni has working up and down the country to turn the Government’s Pride in Place programme into 's...

HOUSING

Innovative ways of building homes and upskilling prisoners

By Adele Gritten | 22 January 2026

Adele Gritten explains how prisons, housing providers and public-sector landowners are coming tog...

LGA

National conversation on neighbourhoods needed

By Neil Merrick | 20 January 2026

A senior Local Government Association (LGA) figure has called for a national conversation over th...

AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...

DEVOLUTION

Now is the chance for parish and town councils to seize the age-friendly moment

By Charlotte Lewis | 12 January 2026

Plans for local government devolution have the potential to move significant powers to town and p...

LEADERSHIP

A system for success

By Heather Jameson | 23 December 2025

Luton Council’s bold 2040 vision prioritises jobs, homes and safety. Heather Jameson talks to chi...

REORGANISATION

The only constant, other than change, is our ambition for our place.

By Caroline Green | 22 December 2025

Oxford City Council has been focusing on what it needs to accelerate for the city to be in the be...

LG CHALLENGE

Talent seeks a Challenge

By Jack Sanders | 22 December 2025

Jack Sanders sets the stage for the LG Challenge 2026, spotlighting a competition renowned for pr...

PLACE-MAKING

People, purpose – and power

By Ellen Care | 19 December 2025

Five pioneering councils have teamed up with Collaborate CIC to share insight, solve problems col...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Adult Social Services

Up to £135,000

Blackpool is a town with pride, ambition and a powerful sense of place. Apply for this job

Blackpool Council

Head of Service, Quality & Performance

£77,833 - £85,119 per annum

We’re looking for leaders who are collaborative, innovative and committed to improving outcomes for Lancashire’s residents. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Head of Service, Operations

£77,833 - £85,119 per annum

We’re looking for leaders who are collaborative, innovative and committed to improving outcomes for Lancashire’s residents. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Adult Social Services

Up to £135,000

Blackpool is a town with pride, ambition and a powerful sense of place. Apply for this job

Blackpool Council

Head of Service, Quality & Performance

£77,833 - £85,119 per annum

We’re looking for leaders who are collaborative, innovative and committed to improving outcomes for Lancashire’s residents. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Head of Service, Operations

£77,833 - £85,119 per annum

We’re looking for leaders who are collaborative, innovative and committed to improving outcomes for Lancashire’s residents. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

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