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NAO warns of tension between autonomy for MSAs and government's responsibility for money

NAO warns of tension between autonomy for MSAs and government's responsibility for money

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026

The public spending watchdog has warned of tension between Mayoral Strategic Authorities’ (MSA) e...

Suffolk CC to push on with LGR legal challenge

By William Eichler | 30 June 2026

Suffolk CC is pursuing its legal challenge to local government reorganisation (LGR) following rev...

Simpson to lead No.10 North

By Neil Merrick | 30 June 2026

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) chief executive Caroline Simpson is reportedly being...

Councils given green light to refund CIL errors

By William Eichler | 30 June 2026

Councils can now compensate homeowners who missed out on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) exem...

Leeds faces equal pay claims 'worth hundreds of millions'

By William Eichler | 29 June 2026

Leeds City Council is still facing equal pay claims potentially worth hundreds of millions of pou...

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

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£96,900 - £112,827

In Reading, we’re laying the foundations for a borough that is bold, connected and ready for what’s next. Apply for this job

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Global experts share practical lessons for responsible AI adoption in councils

'A webinar brought together international experts to discuss the impact of AI on local service delivery, the emerging challenges, and the development of a local government humanoid ethics policy. Ann McGauran reports.'

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Why reorganisation threatens Harlow's regeneration vision

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'Harlow Council’s leader Dan Swords talks to Ann McGauran about why local government reorganisation would ‘blow up’ the new town’s regeneration programme.'

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026
How a social enterprise built a winning workforce

How a social enterprise built a winning workforce

By Rachel Law | 25 June 2026

Donna Hall and Rachel Law outline how PossAbilities shows that culture, leadership and person-cen...

Norfolk's vision pays off for children

By Sara Tough | 24 June 2026

Norfolk CC has received the top Ofsted grading for its children’s services department, with outst...

The net zero realist

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026

Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...

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By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026

Harlow Council’s leader Dan Swords talks to Ann McGauran about why local government reorganisatio...

Taking back control

By Sarah Longlands | 01 July 2026

Is Burnham’s vision of the productive state a licence for local government to take back control, ...

Suffolk CC to push on with LGR legal challenge

By William Eichler | 30 June 2026

Suffolk CC is pursuing its legal challenge to local government reorganisation (LGR) following rev...

Burnham's devolution mission

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2026

Poised to enter No10, Andy Burnham has put devolution firmly at the centre of his leadership pitc...