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RECRUITMENT

Going beyond the town hall

By Sally Wilson | 08 October 2026

Sally Wilson looks a why more leaders within local government should consider the boardroom

LEISURE

Protecting culture and heritage through thoughtful reinvestment

08 October 2026

Investment in heritage buildings can give them a sustainable future and protect them for future g...

HEALTH

Active ageing is key to healthier communities

By Phil Donnay | 01 October 2026

GLL’s Phil Donnay explains why older people are central to Better’s mission.

COUNCIL STAFF

Missing link in council capacity

By Steve Wilson | 01 October 2026

Agency staff should be seen as more than a necessary evil, writes Steve Wilson.

RECRUITMENT

The certainty of uncertainty

By Tom Ripley | 01 October 2026

Tom Ripley outlines how modern public sector leadership is not defined by the ability to operate ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

The analogue landline switch-off: why councils must act now to protect their communities

By Professor Sultan Mahmud | 24 September 2026

With the UK’s PSTN switch-off approaching, councils need to identify hidden analogue dependencies...

HOUSING

The keys to successful partnership

By Glenn Allum | 24 September 2026

Partner at Campbell Tickell David Williams and director Glenn Allum set out the seven key factors...

REORGANISATION

The talent market isn't waiting for certainty

By Helen Anderson | 24 September 2026

There will be different responses to uncertainty across any workforce, so the conversation needs ...

From fragmented projects to connected places: the power of partnerships

By Ben Cummins | 17 September 2026

As local authorities take on an increasingly significant role in delivering national ambitions, t...

RECRUITMENT

Why honest feedback is a mark of recruitment integrity

By Philip Emms | 17 September 2026

Philip Emms looks at the importance of strong communication in any recruitment campaign, includin...