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DEVOLUTION

The 2026 election results should not slow English devolution

By Andrew Carter | 20 May 2026

If political fragmentation after this month's local elections makes delivery harder, 'the answer ...

GOVERNANCE

English devolution: Redefining mayoral scrutiny

By Natalie Rotherham | 20 May 2026

Natalie Rotherham says scrutiny is becoming a core pillar of England’s evolving devolved governan...

POLICY AND POLITICS

The public will accept straight talk from politicians so long as there is a rationale

By Michael Burton | 20 May 2026

By claiming the public could have both high public spending and low taxes, the main parties opene...

REORGANISATION

LGR contracts: The Surrey story

By Philip McCourt | 20 May 2026

A contract is only as good as the oversight that supports it throughout its lifespan. Introduce l...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Where do Labour go from here?

By Tom Collinge | 18 May 2026

Labour suffered stark losses of councils and seats in the local elections. Tom Collinge looks at ...

FINANCE

Maintaining the council's financial integrity and statutory compliance remains non-negotiable

By Phil Rook | 18 May 2026

Council reorganisation remains uncertain, but the potential impact to deliver real change cannot ...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Hiding in plain sight

By David Godfrey | 15 May 2026

Spatial planning and a development corporation – or similar mechanism – are crucial to realising ...

DATA

Home Truths: Linking data for healthier homes

By Tom Prendergast | 15 May 2026

Tom Prendergast says improving the UK’s housing cannot wait, and streamlining data linkage enable...

PROCUREMENT

Why councils need to rethink construction procurement

By James Wright | 15 May 2026

For councils facing increasing complexity and scrutiny, getting the fundamentals of construction ...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Making growth work harder

By Jon Ainger | 14 May 2026

Jon Ainger looks at why reducing deprivation is key to true economic success

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frederica-diamanta

Group Leader Plans & Environment M200

Grade MGT5 (SCP 146-149) £57,869 - £62,052 + £4,000 Annual Market Supplement until 13 March 2028 (pay award pending)

Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 183,000 located between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. Apply for this job

Charnwood Borough Council

Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services

£100,731 - £104,625

To help us realise this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Adults Commissioning and Provider Services Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Director of Legal and Governance

£109,000

The new Cumbria Combined Authority has been established to unlock that potential. Apply for this job

Cumbria Combined Authority

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