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What does the Epping 'asylum hotel' High Court case mean for councils and planning departments?
By Ben Standing | 08 December 2025
After a council’s attempt to block asylum seekers from staying at a hotel was thwarted by the courts, Ben Standing explains what this means for local authority planning departments and senior leadership teams.
Grey belt countryside warning
By Joe Lepper | 07 December 2025
Almost nine in 10 grey belt developments approved by the Government rather than councils over the last year involve ‘unspoilt rural landscapes’, countryside campaigners have warned.
Future Forum North: Time for mayors to deliver
By Martin Ford | 05 December 2025
Now is the time for mayors to deliver, the newly-appointed envoy for the Northern Growth Corridor has said.
Councils' concerns over access to holiday schemes
By Joe Lepper | 09 December 2025
Councils are concerned that the most vulnerable families are missing out on benefits of their hol...
Grey belt countryside warning
By Joe Lepper | 07 December 2025
Almost nine in 10 grey belt developments approved by the Government rather than councils over the...
Future Forum North: NHS Confederation chief says ICBs 'doomed' without thinking change
By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2025
The chief executive of NHS Confederation has said Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are ‘doomed’ unle...
Future Forum North: Time for mayors to deliver
By Martin Ford | 05 December 2025
Now is the time for mayors to deliver, the newly-appointed envoy for the Northern Growth Corridor...
Future Forum North: Hold your values steady
By Dan Peters | 05 December 2025
The chair of senior officers’ group Solace has told leaders to hold their values steady amid incr...
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As the Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion, your leadership will foster collaboration among Education Leaders and Partners. Apply for this job
Head of Transformation
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Are you ready to lead transformation and shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job
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Biggleswade Town Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk, to drive its services forward. Apply for this job
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By Beth Stewart | 09 December 2025
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There's no diluting diversity
'Reform UK leader Nigel Farage made it clear: he sees no need for dedicated diversity staff. Emily Twinch investigates whether councils that fell under Reform control in May have cut back their diversity officers and explores why these roles matter.'
09 December 2025
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.'
By Ann McGauran | 17 November 2025
How to prepare for a smooth, safe and compliant PFI handback
By Lorna Kenyon-Pain | 02 December 2025
Emma Beynon, Alex Lawrence and Lorna Kenyon-Pain look at the issues around handback of Private Fi...
Thank You for the Music: how the public profits from venue legacy
By Amy Casterton | 01 December 2025
When investment informs both a purpose-driven programme and building design, venues will leave la...
Why we dare to care
By Karen Fuller | 27 November 2025
Karen Fuller relates how Oxfordshire has taken a bold stand, driving the sweeping transformation ...
They'll tell the story of… local government reorganisation
By Beth Stewart | 09 December 2025
Beth Stewart assistant director, strategy & innovation at Newtrality says: 'To borrow from the mu...
The needs of people rather than maps are what most deserve our attention
By Pam Parkes | 09 December 2025
Pam Parkes fears structures are being locked into reorganisation without factoring in workforce c...
Districts should look carefully at the creation of new town and city councils
By Ian Miller | 08 December 2025
Where public and political demand exist, districts have bandwidth now to focus on creating town o...
Harnessing defence in Hunts
By Paul Marinko | 03 December 2025
As Huntingdonshire grapples with reorganisation, the district council is working hard to ensure u...
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