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The turning point for early help: can April's reforms deliver the change children need?
PREVENTION

The turning point for early help: can April's reforms deliver the change children need?

By Martha Hampson | 12 March 2026

Martha Hampson says that with record investment and a new Family Help model coming in April, there is a rare chance to turn missed moments into meaningful support.

LOCAL ECONOMIES

The first steps to getting young people working

By Ben Lucas | 03 March 2026

Ben Lucas says devolution of youth unemployment services is key to economic growth.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Leading neighbourhood health

By Lee Peart | 03 March 2026

Cllr Wendy Taylor, chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, says local government must ...

FINANCE

The job of delivering a more sustainable council finance system is far from over

By Paul Honeyben | 26 February 2026

The task of delivering a more sustainable local government finance system is – at best – only ha...

HEALTH

Digital Health Tools: Supporting Healthier Communities at Scale

By Joseph Rham | 26 February 2026

GLL’s Joseph Rham explores how the use of digital platforms is leading to measurable improvements...

WELLBEING

Prevention first: Why food insecurity must be addressed before crisis hits

By Vic Harper | 09 February 2026

Prevention is the only way to reduce the hardship caused by food insecurity at scale and support ...

HEALTH

The NHS 10 Year Plan: Why listening at scale matters for local government

By Ruth Cousens | 28 January 2026

Ruth Cousens outlines what 250,000 voices reveal about prevention, place and the future role of c...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Counties want to be collaborative on adult social care

By By Simon Edwards | 21 January 2026

Baroness Casey’s review provides an opportunity to turn the focus towards investing in prevention...

REORGANISATION

Challenging the LGR wisdom

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...

LEADERSHIP

A system for success

By Heather Jameson | 23 December 2025

Luton Council’s bold 2040 vision prioritises jobs, homes and safety. Heather Jameson talks to chi...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Moving from place-based budget pilots to mainstream practice

By Dr Simon Kaye | 16 December 2025

The Treasury must back real place-based budgets – not just another Red Book annex, warns Dr Simon...

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