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ECONOMIC GROWTH
A threefold plan for high streets in Surrey
By Michael Coughlin | 05 May 2021
Regenerating high streets and towns after the tragedy of COVID-19 calls for a collaborative and f...
HEALTH
'Health is made at home, hospitals are for repairs'
By Lord Nigel Crisp | 05 May 2021
Lord Nigel Crisp says coalitions of local interest have a vital role when it comes to improving l...
COUNCILLORS
Scotland has some of least local councils in Europe, says campaign group
By Dan Peters | 04 May 2021
Scotland has some of the least local councils in Europe and is lagging behind England in terms of...
COMMUNITIES
Gazing up at the future of community power
By Ann McGauran | 27 April 2021
Following on from a three-day event in March, New Local's Building Stronger Things looked at how ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The case for virtual meetings
By Jackie Weaver | 27 April 2021
Jackie Weaver – star of Handforth Parish Council’s viral meeting – argues the case for stepping o...
LEISURE
Super League would be an own goal for communities
By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2021
Football clubs are more than Saturday sports venues, says Heather Jameson. 'It is about partnersh...
TRANSFORMATION
A fresh start for the sector?
By Josh Bembridge | 14 April 2021
Josh Bembridge asks if, post-pandemic, the landscape has changed for future delivery of services ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A philosophy of complaints
By Nick Graham | 13 April 2021
Nick Graham looks at whether ‘honour cultures’ might teach us more effective methods of resolvin...
EMERGENCY PLANNING
From recovery to social repair – the role of community in post-disaster recovery
By Emily Morrison | 12 April 2021
In each community there are mechanisms, innovation and forms of support that must be listened to ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
How do we empower and support councillors?
By Paul O’Brien | 08 April 2021
With Super Thursday looming on May 6, Paul O'Brien argues that a radical system reset may be need...
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Lead Technical Architect
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job
Lead Technical Architect
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job
- Future Forum: Casey calls for public service 'coterminosity'
- Accelerating housebuilding and overcoming delivery obstacles
- Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation
- Councils are holding care together
- The turning point for early help: can April's reforms deliver the change children need?
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Lead Technical Architect
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job
Lead Technical Architect
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job
- Future Forum: Casey calls for public service 'coterminosity'
- Accelerating housebuilding and overcoming delivery obstacles
- Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation
- Councils are holding care together
- The turning point for early help: can April's reforms deliver the change children need?
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