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HOMELESSNESS
Let's start with prevention
By Jack Shaw | 03 September 2026
Jack Shaw looks at how government can make homelessness prevention a whole-place responsibility a...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution demands joined-up data to make England's new mayors accountable
By Ben Page | 03 September 2026
Mayors need joined-up data to deliver better outcomes across reorganised public services, says Be...
SOCIAL CARE
Why social care reform must tackle more than cost
By Gerard Crofton-Martin | 02 September 2026
Social care reform must deal with financial inequality and widen choice, control and personalisat...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Can Burnham's devolution plan succeed?
By Andrew Percy | 02 September 2026
Andrew Percy says fiscal devolution needs clear service responsibilities, accountability and sust...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Turning public spending into national prosperity
By Alison Barker | 02 September 2026
Councils should use their collective purchasing power to strengthen British Steel, jobs and local...
HOUSING
Turning housing ambition into local government delivery
By Victoria Searle | 02 September 2026
Andy Burnham’s pledges to end rough sleeping and usher in the biggest post-war council housebuild...
DEVOLUTION
Re-owning our future
By Sarah Longlands | 01 September 2026
Sarah Longlands looks at the lessons in good growth we can take from Canada.
PLACE-MAKING
Why place matters: building a nuclear robotics future in Cumbria
By Kirsty Hewitson | 01 September 2026
Place-based investment can turn overlooked regions into national centres of innovation and growth...
HIGH STREETS
Making our high streets great again: The French ingredient
By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 28 August 2026
French planning lessons could help councils revive traditional shops and regenerate struggling hi...
RESILIENCE
Building resilient communities before the next crisis
By Andrew McClelland | 27 August 2026
Creating more resilient communities is a human imperative as well as a financial one, say Duncan ...
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Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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