Title
REORGANISATION
The test-and-learn approach is the way to address complexity
By Dr Catherine Howe | 03 February 2026
Catherine Howe says that in a complex climate when so much in local government, health and polici...
ELECTIONS
Preparing for a new dawn after the local elections
By Piali Das Gupta | 03 February 2026
Piali Das Gupta looks at the challenges of a change of political control for a council.
REORGANISATION
London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital
By Cory Berman | 02 February 2026
Cutting the number of boroughs in London would enable the creation of the governance system the c...
ELECTIONS
Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026
The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...
APSE
Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils
By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026
With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...
LEADERSHIP
Tightening your life jacket
By Aidan Rave | 02 February 2026
Aidan Rave considers the importance of sustaining leadership in a time of upheaval.
LEADERSHIP
We must hold onto place-based leadership
By Maxine O'Mahony | 30 January 2026
Maxine O’Mahony says: 'We must preserve place-based leadership, visible presence, trusted relatio...
PAY
Pay dilemma could push councils over precipice
By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2026
Heather Jameson says that whatever the outcome of the pay negotiations with local government, und...
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...
FINANCE
How will the Government reform the funding system for councils?
By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026
'If the White Paper and provisional settlement provide effective, fair and sustainable reforms an...
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£55,743.00 per annum
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Building Control Technical Lead
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Circa up to £57k* + 10% Recruitment Payment
This is an exciting new role designed to mentor and develop our Building Control professionals of the future. Apply for this job
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
- Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
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