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LOCAL ECONOMIES
Growth: Solution or problem?
By Ian Fytche | 19 February 2026
Ian Fytche argues that chasing economic growth for its own sake isn’t working. It’s time to choos...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Celtic Forum: Cornwall is ready to shape its own future
By Cllr Leigh Frost | 18 February 2026
Cllr Leigh Frost says that as Cornwall takes renewed steps to ask that its national status is ful...
ELECTIONS
Could elections U-turn signal a fight to save LGR?
By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2026
Cancelling the postponement of elections 'takes U-turns to the next level', says Heather Jameson....
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Core Cities UK: Where investors share our values, we are keen to partner over the long term
By Cllr James Lewis | 18 February 2026
Cllr James Lewis says the key message from Core Cities UK to private sector colleagues at a mini ...
SEND
We need an ambitious and genuinely sustainable package of SEND reform
By Rachael Wardell | 18 February 2026
The Government’s decision to take on the bulk of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits provides vital ...
PLANNING
Money can't bypass the Warm Homes Plan's lengthy paperwork and unfair charges
By Katy King | 18 February 2026
It is time for town halls to bypass the bottleneck around heat pumps, turning three-day installs ...
FINANCE
Financial reform cannot wait
By Owen Mapley | 18 February 2026
Owen Mapley says the finance settlement provides breathing space for many authorities – but this...
PERFORMANCE
From outputs to outcomes
By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026
Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...
DEVOLUTION
The visitor levy needs to be the start of a more grown-up approach to growth
By Simon Kaye | 17 February 2026
The visitor levy should be the start of a new relationship between local and central government, ...
PERFORMANCE
The local outcomes framework comes with risks
By Ian Miller | 17 February 2026
Ian Miller says the local outcomes framework is a tool to allow Whitehall to intervene and he is ...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
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If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
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Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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