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LEADERSHIP
Why chiefs need a framework
By Pam Parkes | 03 February 2026
There is no consistent professional framework for council chief executives. It’s time for a more ...
REORGANISATION
London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital
By Cory Berman | 02 February 2026
Cutting the number of boroughs in London would enable the creation of the governance system the c...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Report calls for slashing of London boroughs
By Neil Merrick | 02 February 2026
London boroughs should merge so the number of local authorities in the capital is reduced by abou...
ELECTIONS
Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026
The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...
STRATEGIC AUTHORITIES
Call to bolster powers of strategic authorities
By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026
Strategic authorities require more freedoms and capacity to drive growth and reform, a think-tank...
POLICY
Why is trust dropping in local government?
By Ben Page | 27 January 2026
Ben Page says that for local government, keeping its remaining credibility 'will require more tha...
ELECTIONS
Is democracy in danger from election delays?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 27 January 2026
Repeated election postponements place councils in an invidious position and risk undermining demo...
DEVOLUTION
How devolution can amplify the voices that often go unheard
By Gita Singham-Willis | 26 January 2026
Gita Singham-Willis says that acting with intent now will ensure that the new era of local power ...
GOVERNANCE
The stakes for democracy are high and the challenges of local governance remain
By Kersten England | 26 January 2026
Kersten England predicts continued social and political turbulence through 2026 and says collabor...
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...
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- Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
- Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
- Peers push back on committee system ban
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
Building Control Manager
Circa £59k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
Lead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
Circa £59k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
Lead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
Circa £59k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
Lead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job
- Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
- Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
- Peers push back on committee system ban
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
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