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Building prosperity that stays local
ECONOMIC GROWTH

Building prosperity that stays local

By Nigel Wilcock | 19 June 2026

From major infrastructure projects to urban regeneration, successful places are those that convert growth into lasting social and economic benefits, says Nigel Wilcock.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Carbon reduction radical rethink call

By Neil Merrick | 20 May 2026

Ministers have been urged to radically rethink how they reduce carbon emissions in public buildin...

ENERGY

The perfect Re:fit

By Tony Lawson | 02 April 2026

Tony Lawson looks at the forthcoming Re:fit 5 National Energy and Carbon Performance Contracting ...

REORGANISATION

Disentangling Woking's knots

By Heather Jameson | 01 April 2026

Sent in to stabilise debt-ridden Woking BC, Richard Carr tells Heather Jameson he’s determined to...

APSE

It is local councils that remain the UK's fourth emergency service

By Mo Baines | 26 March 2026

Mo Baines says there are warnings that we may need to resort to rationing supplies to protect eme...

HOUSING

The Warm Homes Plan: Why local leadership and early planning matter

By Paul Bourgeois | 26 February 2026

Councils that plan early and lead locally on retrofitting will be best placed to shape programmes...

RESILIENCE

Local Power Plan will fail unless we share power, not just infrastructure

By Emily Morrison | 24 February 2026

Emily Morrison says that done right, the Local Power Plan could help build local resilience for d...

ENERGY

Local energy, local control

By Eamon Grimes | 19 February 2026

Local authority investment in renewable electricity offers long-term budget stability and reduced...

RECRUITMENT

Achieving energy performance at scale and pace

By Edward Barlow | 06 November 2025

Success in delivering energy projects requires the right mix and amount of professionals, writes ...

PLANNING

Planning power grab bid

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2025

The Government is seeking to gain more powers to prevent councils refusing planning permission.

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Scaling up decarbonisation for good

By Andrew Spencer | 14 August 2025

Taking decarbonisation initiatives to the next stage must be about scale and systemic transformat...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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