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FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Devolution: A new era for local government
By Andrew Carter | 13 August 2026
Fiscal devolution promises greater local control, stronger institutions and new opportunities to drive growth, says Andrew Carter.
SKILLS
Local government handed role developing skills pipelines
By Martin Ford | 28 July 2026
Councils and mayors will be given a role in developing skills pipelines for local industries unde...
EDUCATION
Reform's Braverman lauds Burnham policy
By Paul Marinko | 08 July 2026
Reform UK’s Suella Braverman has said councils have a critical role in developing regionally spec...
EDUCATION
Education secretary writes to councils over 'phantom NEETs'
By William Eichler | 02 July 2026
Councils across England have been put on notice by education secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Burnham puts devolution at centre of leadership pitch
By Martin Ford | 29 June 2026
Andy Burnham has pledged the ‘biggest rebalance of power our country has ever seen’ as he prepare...
LIBRARIES
Turning the page on prison libraries
By Emma-Louise McLellan | 24 June 2026
Emma-Louise McLellan looks at the important – and often life-changing – work GLL has helped facil...
SEND
Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
By Martin Ford | 23 June 2026
The Government has rejected calls by MPs to boost councils’ powers over health partners to provid...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Developing strong local partnerships is critical if the Department of Education is to achieve its objectives
By Emma Willson | 08 June 2026
Effective partnerships, clear accountability and stronger evidence are essential if central and l...
EMPLOYMENT
Call for 'stronger role' for councils to tackle youth unemployment
By Martin Ford | 28 May 2026
A ‘stronger role’ for councils is required to tackle soaring numbers of young people not in educa...
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Essex steps back from reorganisation legal challenge
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2026
Essex CC has stepped back from a legal challenge to the Government’s reorganisation plans but cal...
SEND
Sector needs clarity and funding to plan for SEND reform
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2026
The Government can ill afford to allow their SEND reforms to fail, says Paul Marinko. 'There must...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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