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RECRUITMENT

Governing through uncertainty – what happens next?

By Tim Farr | 04 June 2026

In an era of permanent uncertainty, Tim Farr assesses the challenges many local authorities, chie...

NET ZERO

If not 'net zero', what's the goal?

By Eamon Grimes | 04 June 2026

The energy transition is not being held back by ambition, but by systemic constraint writes Eamon...

WASTE

LGR: Waste and recycling

By Andy Gore | 04 June 2026

Reorganisation offers an unprecedented opportunity for transformation of waste and recycling serv...

PERFORMANCE

The little button quietly saving UK councils from a thousand complaint emails

28 May 2026

On a Wednesday morning in February, a mother somewhere in the north of England sat down to apply ...

RECRUITMENT

The changing face of local government

By Rachael Morris | 28 May 2026

Rachael Morris discusses why political change is becoming a workforce risk and has an impact on p...

Reach more residents – let them 'invest in those who are investing in them'

By Karl Harder | 28 May 2026

Municipal investment can help drive even deeper engagement with residents than traditional method...

RECRUITMENT

After the ballots

By Liam Young | 21 May 2026

As the after effects of the recent elections continue to be felt, Liam Young assesses what local ...

Using data to improve supplier payment efficiency

By Linda Weston | 21 May 2026

Linda Weston introduces Optima, Lloyds’ supplier payment data analysis tool.

COUNCILLORS

New faces, same challenges

By Adele Gritten | 21 May 2026

Partnerships will be key to turning priorities into progress for new council administrations, wri...

INVESTMENT

Building an NS&I for the sector: reconnecting with citizen investors

By Karl Harder | 13 May 2026

In recent years, UK Government policy has been focused on keeping more of the trillions we hold i...