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POLICY

Missions: A powerful principle to drive institutional and place-based reform

By Grace Pollard | 03 February 2026

As power shifts and local government is reshaped, mission-based working is no longer optional – ...

COMMUNITIES

Shared power, shared Pride

By Helen Power | 17 November 2025

If the Government’s Pride in Place funding model can be operationalised in a way that kickstarts ...

COMMUNITIES

Reimagining the local state: Power, trust and collaboration in the Community Paradigm

By Jessica Studdert | 30 October 2025

As trust in institutions declines, the local state has a unique opportunity to renew its relation...

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

How community power can renew the social contract in local government

By Jessica Studdert | 18 September 2025

Cynicism threatens democracy, but local government can lead renewal, says Jessica Studdert.

POLITICS

Stronger Things: Make services people-centred

By Heather Jameson | 03 June 2025

Central government needs to put power in the hands of those who are invested in place, Cabinet mi...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

A shared definition of 'neighbourhoods' is important

By Jessica Studdert | 08 May 2025

Jessica Studdert says that for real impact at a hyperlocal level, neighbourhoods need to be consi...

POLICY

Coming full circle

By Heather Jameson | 30 April 2025

New Local chief executive Jessica Studdert explains her journey to becoming a localist – and why ...

LEADERSHIP

Riding the hurricane

By Kim Wright | 01 April 2025

Kim Wright sets out four critical shifts needed to integrate the strengths of traditional leader...

PLANNING

Is the 'stick'-led approach in planning reform the best strategy?

By Ben Standing | 23 December 2024

New planning rules feature a heavy presumption in favour of development, but Ben Standing argues ...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Danger of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s fiscal plans for local government at The MJ Futur...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Child In Need / Child Protection

£49,658 - £56,809 per annum

Are you an experienced social work leader ready to make a lasting difference for children and families? Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Shared Planning Lawyer

Up to £68,506 pa

Are you a focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a varied and interesting caseload? Apply for this job

Broxbourne Borough Council

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£58,602 - £62,109

As Families First Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading Nottingham’s Families First approach Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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