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Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils
ELECTIONS

Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils

By Neil Merrick | 17 June 2026

With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having to play an even more pivotal role at the heart of many local authorities. Neil Merrick investigates.

FINANCE

The funding faultlines that could divide streets

By Gabriel Stewart | 16 June 2026

Analysis reveals stark funding disparities between neighbouring councils under the Government’s f...

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...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

How we can sort out social care

By Lee Peart | 08 June 2026

Adult social care leaders gathered at The King’s Fund charity to discuss the prospects for finall...

FINANCE

Fair Funding: Have rural councils in England really lost out?

By Gabriel Stewart | 26 May 2026

When it comes to spending power, exclusive Institute for Fiscal Studies’ analysis has found fundi...

DEVOLUTION

May 8: The day city regions fractured from within

By David Marlow | 21 May 2026

David Marlow says the post-7 May political composition of England’s six Integrated Settlement May...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Developing devolution

By David Blackman | 13 May 2026

UK plans for fiscal devolution, announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves, could significantly reshap...

POLICY AND POLITICS

The post-elections play

By Ann McGauran | 13 May 2026

After Reform UK’s key election scalps, sector experts say the party will be reluctant to fall in ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Breaking point: Tough choices for childrens' services

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2026

Governments are finally confronting the spiralling cost of children’s services. As pressures inte...

FINANCE

Crude reckoning

By David Blackman | 05 May 2026

In the wake of the Iran-US conflict councils could be hit by a surge in inflation, insecurity of ...

LEGAL

Southport Inquiry: a damning verdict

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2026

The inquiry into the devastating knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children in 2...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Head of Property & Regeneration

£88,633 - £100,994

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced professional Apply for this job

Swansea Council

Chief Executive

£125,000-135,000

The Mayor is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive who can work with him to achieve his bold and ambitious vision for Hull and East Yorkshire. Apply for this job

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority

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