CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Final settlement is a huge leap forward

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 24 February 2025

The funding review should ensure the multi-year settlement delivers a period of sustainable, stab...

COMMUNITIES

How ageism shapes the design of our communities

By Natalie Turner | 24 February 2025

Natalie Turner explains how ageism can impact how older people engage with their local community ...

POVERTY

Poverty: Rebuilding trust

By Vic Harper | 24 February 2025

Vic Harper argues that with many people on the financial brink, local government stands out as a...

REGULATION

Grenfell could finally give public inquiries real teeth

By Martin English | 21 February 2025

Martin English reflects on the final Grenfell report, questioning if public inquiries can bring p...

ELECTIONS

Will the complexity of LGR mean more election delays?

By Heather Jameson | 21 February 2025

Heather Jameson says: 'There is a complex timetable for [LGR] implementation that seems to get in...

Resilience is key

By Caroline Green | 19 February 2025

The sector faces 'change, uncertainty and opportunity', writes Caroline Green.

The power of prevention

By Jon Rowney | 19 February 2025

Jon Rowney looks at the emergence of a shift to prevention in grant funding.

REGENERATION

The 1.5m challenge

By Michael Palin | 19 February 2025

If the Government is going to meet its lofty goal of providing 1.5 million new homes, it needs to...

FINANCE

Finding a better financial balance

By Mark Sandford | 18 February 2025

Kevin Muldoon-Smith and Mark Sandford set out five progressive steps to local government financia...

DEVOLUTION

Devo framework provides basis for going further and faster

By By Cllr James Lewis | 18 February 2025

The English core cities sit as part of existing mayoral combined authorities and stand ready to s...