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ELECTIONS
Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026
Reform UK will contest all but two wards in May’s local elections, more than any other party.
LIZ TRUSS
Growing pains
08 November 2022
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss hasn’t had much good news recently.
WHITEHALL
New doubts over Northern Powerhouse Rail
By Chris Ames | 02 November 2022
The new transport secretary has stepped back from pledges by former Prime Minister Liz Truss that...
MICHAEL GOVE
New faces at DLUHC as reshuffle continues
By Martin Ford | 27 October 2022
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle continues with new additions to the Department for Lev...
LIZ TRUSS
Lettuce be grateful
26 October 2022
Well, last week was a bit of a political roller coaster.
COUNCIL TAX
Policy trumps PR
By Dan Corry | 19 October 2022
Dan Corry says the Prime Minister has perhaps now learned that if a policy is fundamentally poor,...
WHITEHALL
Dilnot calls for £6bn for social care
By Dan Peters | 14 October 2022
The leader of a review into the future of funding social care under the coalition Government has ...
SOLACE
Solace Summit: Truss 'believer' in devolution
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022
West Midlands mayor Andy Street believes the Government will stay the course on devolution.
WHITEHALL
Levelling up, scaling down?
By Heather Jameson and Dan Peters | 13 October 2022
Key measures on planning expected to be moved from flagship levelling up Bill.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Minister warns of 'consequences' for mismanagement
By Martin Ford | 05 October 2022
Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke has warned of ‘consequences’ for councils that are unable to ...
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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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