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Rising community tensions say council chiefs
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
A new survey of senior council officers has found nearly three quarters (74%) feel community tensions have risen in the past 12 months.
Why is trust dropping in local government?
By Ben Page | 27 January 2026
Ben Page says that for local government, keeping its remaining credibility 'will require more than just balancing the books, it will require a level of candour and engagement with residents that we have rarely seen before'.
CCN: Funding for adult social care pay to fall short by £350m
By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026
Government funding for plans to tackle low pay in adult social care will fall short by around £350m, analysis published by the County Councils Network (CCN) has warned.
North East mayor emphasises 'direct mandate' ahead of May elections
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
Killian takes 'unexpected leave' from LGA
By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2026
Local Government Association chief Joanna Killian has taken ‘unexpected leave’ amid the ongoing s...
Rising community tensions say council chiefs
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
A new survey of senior council officers has found nearly three quarters (74%) feel community tens...
Green light for intervention-hit council to appoint chief
By Martin Ford | 28 January 2026
Ministers have given the go-ahead for Thurrock Council to appoint a chief executive.
Southampton urged to appoint a deputy chief
By Joe Lepper | 27 January 2026
Southampton City Council should consider appointing a deputy chief executive to oversee its trans...
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Rebuilding the scaffolding to repair communities
'Community tensions have been rising in the last year, a new survey by Starfish Search has found. Paul Marinko talks to councils about the scale of the challenge, and hears about the need to appoint leaders who can build trust.'
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By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026
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Lifting off with the Impact local government national graduate programme
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