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DEVOLUTION
Untangling the wires to progress
By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026
The Government has finally unveiled it proposals to ‘rewire the state’ and devolve powers to regional and local levels. Martin Ford delves into the document.
DEVOLUTION
Rewiring or short circuit?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 12 August 2026
Jonathan Carr-West looks at the obstacles the Government will have to tackle in its devolution Wh...
LGA CONFERENCE
Steadying the LGA ship
By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2026
As the Local Government Association heads to Bournemouth for its annual conference, can it adapt ...
AI
Global experts share practical lessons for responsible AI adoption in councils
By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026
A webinar brought together international experts to discuss the impact of AI on local service del...
ELECTIONS
Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils
By Neil Merrick | 17 June 2026
With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having...
POLICY
Fit for which future?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026
In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Scale of no overall control delivers uncertainty
By Neil Merrick | 12 May 2026
Local authorities are facing weeks of uncertainty after elections left a record number of council...
TRANSFORMATION
Beyond the tipping point: How to make change happen
By Nicola Monk | 07 May 2026
Nicola Monk looks at the obstacles to transformation and how to overcome them.
REORGANISATION
Does the public care about local government reorganisation?
By Michael Burton | 20 April 2026
So far, the public has been pretty disengaged from consultation over the future shape of LGR, but...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
By Dan Peters | 09 April 2026
Sussex leaders are to demand ministers fully explain why they have delayed a final reorganisation...
FINANCE
Creating a sustainable future for local government finance is essential
By Tracy Bingham | 25 March 2026
The LGiU's annual State of Local Government Finance survey makes clear that councils cannot raise...
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Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
| up to £113,365 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service
Up to £186,560 + a monthly car allowance of £330.25 + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
Your first responsibility will be to bring the organisation together. Apply for this job
Lawyer
£49,817 – £53,051 per annum
You will be able to manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner and good at communicating with officers and councillors alike. Apply for this job
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