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LEADERSHIP
What to expect from the three types of chief executives
By Blair McPherson | 03 June 2025
Former council director Blair McPherson explains the three types of chief executives – turnaround...
AI
Using AI to build a thriving public sector
By Paul Maltby | 03 June 2025
Paul Maltby sets out how AI can help local government leaders plug funding gaps and transform pub...
AI
Democracy, tech, people and power
By Miriam Levin | 03 June 2025
Demos is working with a coalition of partners including New Local to deliver Waves – a $1m projec...
WALES
Framing a new vision for Wales
By Steve Martin | 02 June 2025
An independent, cross-party working group of leaders and chief executives from councils across Wa...
LEADERSHIP
This could be the moment to let go of nostalgia
By Graeme McDonald | 02 June 2025
Leadership changes are a chance to reset boundaries and expectations, 'especially in a sector whe...
FINANCE
The basics matter
By Iain Murray | 02 June 2025
Iain Murray says: 'Finalising the accounts, meeting reporting requirements and maintaining a grip...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Partnership working is essential
By Louise Gittens | 02 June 2025
By fostering stronger connections, local government can harness cutting-edge solutions, leverage ...
REORGANISATION
Keeping devolution in sight
By Caroline Green | 02 June 2025
Across Oxfordshire and neighbouring councils, there is real appetite for a collective devolution ...
STRONGER THINGS
Colouring in public sector reform
By Jessica Studdert | 29 May 2025
Setting the scene ahead of New Local’s Stronger Things festival, Jessica Studdert says it is time...
HOUSING
Can the Spending Review deliver for housing in the North?
By Tracy Harrison | 28 May 2025
Tracy Harrison reflects on the opportunity devolution offers for housing in the North, and what i...
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