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DEVOLUTION

First, rewire the place, then turn the lights on

By Rob Huntington | 14 October 2026

From Trumpton’s tangled wires to today’s fragmented public services, local government must join u...

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep

By Mark Heffernan | 28 September 2026

If the Government wants to put power closer to people, it must confront the health inequalities t...

REORGANISATION

No need for local government reorganisation

By Jens Gemmel von Döllinger | 24 September 2026

Reorganisation may be paused, but councils can still pursue reform by redesigning services around...

WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Working together in Wales

By Dan Peters | 21 September 2026

As shellshocked English council leaders bemoan the loss of trust in government over the delay to ...

FINANCE

Make prevention drive Budget decisions

By Mo Baines | 17 September 2026

A bold chancellor sees prevention may take years, but the long-term rewards of curbing welfare sp...

DEVOLUTION

Greater devolution will demand leadership, accountability and purposeful action

By Jon Rowney | 16 September 2026

Rewiring the State offers local government an opportunity to reshape power, services and outcomes...

SOLACE SCOTLAND

Real reform begins at home

By Pippa Milne | 09 September 2026

Ahead of this week’s Solace Scotland conference, Pippa Milne outlines why children and families s...

HOMELESSNESS

Let's start with prevention

By Jack Shaw | 03 September 2026

Jack Shaw looks at how government can make homelessness prevention a whole-place responsibility a...

HOUSING

Turning housing ambition into local government delivery

By Victoria Searle | 02 September 2026

Andy Burnham’s pledges to end rough sleeping and usher in the biggest post-war council housebuild...

CULTURE

Great Yarmouth's UK Town of Culture bid comes at a crucial time

By Sheila Oxtoby | 27 August 2026

The timing of Great Yarmouth's place on the shortlist for UK Town of Culture couldn't be better t...

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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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