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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...
DEVOLUTION
Looking abroad for lessons on devolution
By Luke Raikes | 22 January 2026
Devolution in England must learn from the successes and failures in other countries, says Luke Ra...
DEVOLUTION
The march of the metro mayors
By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026
Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...
DEVOLUTION
Is English devolution in a holding pattern hiatus?
By David Blackman | 20 January 2026
What impact will the delays to the mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Hampshire and the Solent, ...
DEVOLUTION
The visitor levy has the potential to be the start of a cultural shift in Government
By Zoe Billingham | 13 January 2026
Mayors will always be ultimately under the control of government without some financial freedom, ...
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...
DEVOLUTION
Swindon joins Thames Valley devolution bid
By Paul Marinko | 19 December 2025
Councils across the Thames Valley have formally submitted an expression of interest to government...
DEVOLUTION
Call for devolved capital budgets
By Martin Ford | 19 December 2025
A revised Green Book will not be a panacea for shifting investment outside south-east England, a ...
FINANCE
Auditors disclaim Tees Valley CA accounts for second year
By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2025
Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) finances will not be signed off for a second year running...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A year to remember...
By Martin Ford | 17 December 2025
A devolution priority programme combined with a wider council reorganisation that could be seen f...
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- McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
- Fresh equal pay warning
- Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
£161,239–£177,363
You will also lead a more strategic approach to West Surrey’s assets, income and commercial activity. Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
- McMahon: Legislation to protect city status 'where necessary'
- Fresh equal pay warning
- Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Devolution expansion: Can 10 new strategic authorities be delivered by 2028?
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