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CLIMATE EMERGENCY
How data and community voice are shaping Luton's climate future
By Leonie Taylor | 03 August 2026
Senior researcher Leonie Taylor shares her experiences of The Young Foundation’s work with Luton BC, mapping a fair path to net zero.
DEVOLUTION
Putting innovation at the heart of devo
By Kathy Nothstine | 28 July 2026
Place-based innovation funds can help Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda deliver growth, better ser...
FINANCE
LGA conference: Roney tells sector to 'seize the moment'
By Dan Peters | 08 July 2026
Birmingham City Council’s chief executive has urged the sector to seize the moment as Andy Burnha...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Balancing politics and governance
By Abdool Kara | 02 July 2026
As political divergence grows, are stronger statutory officer protections needed to safeguard gov...
HOUSING
The net zero realist
By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026
Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Managing the mission to beef up growth
By Ann McGauran | 10 June 2026
The National Wealth Fund has significantly broadened its remit. Through its regional project acce...
NET ZERO
If not 'net zero', what's the goal?
By Eamon Grimes | 04 June 2026
The energy transition is not being held back by ambition, but by systemic constraint writes Eamon...
WASTE
LGR: Waste and recycling
By Andy Gore | 04 June 2026
Reorganisation offers an unprecedented opportunity for transformation of waste and recycling serv...
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...
REGENERATION
Regeneration: The next decade of local energy leadership
By Andrew Spencer | 13 May 2026
Warm, efficient homes are no longer a niche housing or fuel poverty issue; they are becoming a de...
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Rethinking carbon offsetting: Why local government needs a radical new model
By Ross Lowrie | 05 May 2026
The North East’s experience shows that a credible, locally governed model for decarbonised growth...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
£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
£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
£114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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