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Take heart in the high street
By Susan Hinchcliffe | 26 October 2026
UK high streets can be revitalised through local leadership, long-term investment, mixed-use regeneration and thriving town centres, says Susan Hinchcliffe.
Rayner expected to send in commissioners to Bedford BC
By Dan Peters | 15 October 2026
Communities secretary Angela Rayner has indicated that the Government is minded to appoint commissioners to Bedford BC after a Best Value inspection.
EXCLUSIVE: Outgoing Solace president issues rewiring the state warning
By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026
Solace chief urges local government to ‘seize the moment’ amid concerns of divisions derailing the rewiring the state agenda.
Plan submission deadline extended
By Neil Merrick | 26 October 2026
Councils drawing up local development plans under old regulations have been given an extra three ...
Over 80,000 children face year-long waits for community health appointments
By Emily Whitehouse | 23 October 2026
More than 80,000 children and young people in England have waited over a year from community heal...
Data Cymru reprimanded over failings that exposed data
By William Eichler | 22 October 2026
Data Cymru has been reprimanded by a regulator after a ransomware attack exposed the personal inf...
Local government seeks SEND deficit clarity ahead of Budget
By Martin Ford | 22 October 2026
Local government has called for clarity on deficits arising from special educational needs and di...
Newcastle chief to become new Solace president
By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026
Newcastle City Council chief executive Pam Smith has been announced as the next president of Sola...
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Executive Director Finance, Governance and Assets (s151)
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You will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and daily management of our school. Apply for this job
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Local government: Leading through testing times
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Welsh lessons to end homelessness
By Cllr Sara Burch | 14 October 2026
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How councils can create smoke and vape-free spaces
By Dr Sarah McNulty | 12 October 2026
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Local markets are the key to re-invigorating our high streets
By Rosie Maguire | 05 October 2026
Local markets can revitalise high streets, strengthen communities and build resilient local econo...
Why devolution needs locality
By Julia Smith | 22 October 2026
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Pervasive centralism continues
By Ian Miller | 22 October 2026
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Local state, national ambition
By Helen Bailey | 22 October 2026
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Councils must prove their relevance
By Barry Quirk | 21 October 2026
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