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RECRUITMENT

How to keep away from the cliff edge and thrive

By Steve Guest | 30 July 2026

Nicola Chiverton and Steve Guest outline how, with the right planning and leadership development,...

RECRUITMENT

Stronger together

By Rebecca Davis | 23 July 2026

Rebecca Davis outlines why collaboration is local government’s greatest strength – And how region...

HOUSING

The problem with housing: Viability

By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2026

Uncertainty, viability and devolution: local authorities face a collection of hurdles and opportu...

RECRUITMENT

Are we looking for finance experience ...and missing leadership potential?

By Andrew Tromans | 16 July 2026

Penna’s Andrew Tromans shares his insights into finance leadership recruitment.

LIBRARIES

The National Year of Reading: Creating New Pathways into Reading

By Rebecca Gediking | 13 July 2026

During the National Year of Reading, Rebecca Gediking, Library Services Director, GLL, explains h...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Talent 20: Adult Social Care

By Sunita Patel | 09 July 2026

Starfish Search's Lorraine Payne and Sunita Patel celebrate the rising stars of adult social care.

Charting a path through the latest challenges

By Kristy Alexander | 09 July 2026

Kristy Alexander looks at the sector challenges being addressed at this year's LGA Conference.

HOUSING

Decent Homes: raising the bar on quality, trust and sustainability

By Jake Fellows | 09 July 2026

The update of the Decent Homes Standard offers new opportunities for the sector, writes Jake Fell...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation without resignations

By Gary Evans | 09 July 2026

Gary Evans outlines the importance – and challenges of – retaining talent through local governmen...

RECRUITMENT

Why LGR depends on the right leadership

By Julie Osborne | 02 July 2026

Julie Osborne says the sector’s future will not be secured simply by redrawing boundaries, but ra...