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There is a need for change within Whitehall itself
By Dr Catherine Howe | 03 December 2025
Catherine Howe says the people driving change in local places are not turning the same focus on themselves. 'The surprise that is missing in the run-up to Christmas is the absence of a proper look at Whitehall and how it organises itself.'
Strikes 'delaying' Birmingham's financial recovery
By Martin Ford | 02 December 2025
Ongoing strikes by bin workers at Birmingham City Council have held back efforts to recover from the authority’s financial crisis, commissioners have said.
Studdert departs New Local for No10
By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2025
The chief executive of local government think-tank New Local has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Number 10 Policy Unit.
Local voices must be heard, warns survey
By Martin Ford | 04 December 2025
The public want councils to be better resourced but are concerned their views are not heard, acco...
Killian reveals ICB tensions
By Lee Peart | 04 December 2025
Local Government Association (LGA) chief executive Joanna Killian has spoken of ‘tensions’ betwee...
Councils get new powers to hand contracts to local suppliers
By Joe Lepper | 03 December 2025
New powers for councils in England to give lower value contracts to local and UK suppliers come i...
Epping Forest to appeal Bell Hotel decision despite set back
By Joe Lepper | 03 December 2025
Epping Forest DC is to appeal a High Court injunction to stop the use of a hotel, which has been ...
Mayor bemoans 'wasted' eight years
By Martin Ford | 03 December 2025
West of England mayor Helen Godwin has said the region has been held back by her predecessors in ...
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Harnessing defence in Hunts
'As Huntingdonshire grapples with reorganisation, the district council is working hard to ensure unique defence opportunities to boost growth in the region come to fruition. Paul Marinko reports.'
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Urging for a fairer urban future
'Parliamentary chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) Sally Jameson warns that changes in the fair funding reforms are set to slash millions from deprived urban areas next year. Ann McGauran reports.'
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Thank You for the Music: how the public profits from venue legacy
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Why we dare to care
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Harnessing defence in Hunts
By Paul Marinko | 03 December 2025
As Huntingdonshire grapples with reorganisation, the district council is working hard to ensure u...
There is a need for change within Whitehall itself
By Dr Catherine Howe | 03 December 2025
Catherine Howe says the people driving change in local places are not turning the same focus on t...
Doing devo digitally
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Top table call for IT leads
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