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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 ...
PERFORMANCE
Why should we care about the local outcomes framework?
By Jeremy Cooper | 16 February 2026
Jeremy Cooper offers local authorities some suggested dos and don’ts on the new local outcomes fr...
FINANCE
Many district councils will see a cash cut
By James Hood | 16 February 2026
On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...
REORGANISATION
Council reorganisations: The importance of good endings ahead of new beginnings
By Claire Ward | 16 February 2026
Mel Stevens, Ellen Care and Claire Ward say that to seize the opportunities local government reor...
FINANCE
The recovery continues
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 16 February 2026
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says the local government finance settlement is key to delivering faire...
LEADERSHIP
Transforming councils' culture: The strength of a story
By Lucy Trueman | 13 February 2026
Lucy Trueman offers insights into the transformative power of storytelling and language in local ...
FINANCE
The centre must tackle the challenges still faced by counties and unitaries
By Cllr Matthew Hicks | 12 February 2026
The Government’s decision to pay the bulk of SEND deficits is a relief, but sensible decisions on...
DEVOLUTION
Non-mayoral areas continue to lose out on funding
12 February 2026
Ian Miller asks: 'Is the speed of devolution being constrained by what is available in Treasury c...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Building budgets around places
By Stephen Taylor | 12 February 2026
Stephen Taylor says that if place-based budgeting is done in the right way, people and communitie...
FINANCE
The art of the deal
By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 12 February 2026
Stephen Alambritis says local authorities need to think commercially to thrive – and he explains ...
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