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POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform UK pledge to slash planning regulation to boost house building
By Paul Marinko | 07 September 2026
Reform UK has announced proposals to slash planning regulations and requirements following a pledge to build 50,000 affordable homes a year.
DEVOLUTION
Devolution: moving power from Whitehall to local government
By Ian Miller | 07 September 2026
Local government will judge the new devolution agenda by whether it delivers genuine financial an...
HIGH STREETS
Making our high streets great again: The French ingredient
By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 28 August 2026
French planning lessons could help councils revive traditional shops and regenerate struggling hi...
PLANNING
Mayors to get planning 'call in' powers
By Paul Marinko | 24 August 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to give regional mayors powers to 'call in' major planning decisio...
PLANNING
Planning in uncertain times
By Dawn Adey | 18 August 2026
Dawn Adey explains why councils need stability and certainty to deliver effective Local Plans and...
PLANNING
Development corporations face planning expertise shortage
By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026
Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Making local growth happen
By David Godfrey | 23 July 2026
As Andy Burnham takes office, David Godfrey considers the further steps the Prime Minister could ...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership
By Simon Edwards | 09 July 2026
Simon Edwards says Andy Burnham has begun fleshing out what his premiership could look like, whil...
AI
Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?
By Samer Bagaeen | 02 July 2026
Samer Bagaeen examines why digital spatial development strategies must strengthen local democracy...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Taking back control
By Sarah Longlands | 01 July 2026
Is Burnham’s vision of the productive state a licence for local government to take back control, ...
PLANNING
Councils given green light to refund CIL errors
By William Eichler | 30 June 2026
Councils can now compensate homeowners who missed out on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) exem...
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- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- Devolution: moving power from Whitehall to local government
- Scottish local government system to be overhauled
- Replumbing Britain's growth model: how to unlock place-based investment
- Devolution is transforming transport and more in the Liverpool City Region
Chief Executive
Competitive
Camden Learning is a pioneering schools-led partnership bringing together 57 schools. Apply for this job
Service Manager, Children in Care
£60,532 - £63,895 per annum
This is a pivotal role, created to provide dedicated leadership and advocacy for children in care Apply for this job
Director of Education and Learning
Up to £141,000
We're looking for an exceptional leader to become our next Director of Education and Learning. Apply for this job
- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- Devolution: moving power from Whitehall to local government
- Scottish local government system to be overhauled
- Replumbing Britain's growth model: how to unlock place-based investment
- Devolution is transforming transport and more in the Liverpool City Region
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