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Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils
By Neil Merrick | 17 June 2026
With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having to play an even more pivotal role at the heart of many local authorities. Neil Merrick investigates.
Don't freeze regen after the elections
By Sir Michael Lyons | 17 June 2026
If we want regeneration to deliver at scale, momentum cannot pause every time leadership changes, explains Sir Michael Lyons.
One in 10 planning posts vacant, Unison finds
By William Eichler | 16 June 2026
One in 10 council planning posts in England are vacant, according to research by trade union Unison.
Government urged to create child protection authority 'today'
By Dan Peters | 18 June 2026
The children’s commissioner for England has demanded the Government opens a child protection auth...
Cowan to chair London Councils
By Paul Marinko | 17 June 2026
London Councils has confirmed Hammersmith and Fulham LBC leader Stephen Cowan as its new chair as...
One in 10 planning posts vacant, Unison finds
By William Eichler | 16 June 2026
One in 10 council planning posts in England are vacant, according to research by trade union Unison.
Cantle: Time to take cohesion much more seriously
By Dan Peters | 16 June 2026
The author of a landmark report into disturbances in English towns in 2001 has said it is ‘time t...
Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits
By Ann McGauran | 16 June 2026
The Government is prepared to bring in local profit caps to rein back private providers of childr...
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£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
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Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together. Apply for this job
Chief Finance Officer (S151)
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Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils
'With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having to play an even more pivotal role at the heart of many local authorities. Neil Merrick investigates.'
17 June 2026
Reshaping funding in Wales
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