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The severed links in health and care integration
By Martin Ford | 06 August 2026
Despite recognition of the benefits of closer integration between health and social care, recent months have seen a flurry of breakups in partnerships between councils and NHS bodies. Martin Ford looks at the pressures they face and what is required to restore these severed links.
No10 North: Whitehall reimagined
By Kate Josephs | 06 August 2026
As Andy Burnham launches No10 North to boost growth and devolution, former senior civil servant turned council chief executive Kate Josephs, suggests the real test of success will be if it can shape national policy before it is formed
Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026
Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.
Doubts over health and care integration agreements
By Martin Ford | 06 August 2026
Doubts have been cast over the future of a key model for joint working between health and council...
EXCLUSIVE: LGA redundancies down to just six
By Joe Lepper | 05 August 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) is now proposing axing just six full time equivalent (FTE)...
EXCLUSIVE: Asylum legal downgrade sparks concern
By Dan Peters | 05 August 2026
Strategic migration partnerships have raised concerns about the impact of a Home Office decision ...
Norfolk to make permanent chief executive appointment
By Martin Ford | 05 August 2026
Norfolk CC is set to appoint Dennis Bacon as its chief executive.
Mayors to lead more trade missions, experts predict
By Dan Peters | 04 August 2026
The UK’s first joint mayoral-led mission to India due to take place later this year is a sign of ...
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Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR - Monitoring Officer
£107,232 to £112,065
This is a pivotal role, providing leadership across legal, HR, electoral and policy services at a defining moment for local government. Apply for this job
Corporate Director Children's Services
£Competitive
Children's Services plays a critical role in shaping the future of Buckinghamshire. Apply for this job
Director of Public Health
£116,667 - £139,386
Redbridge is an ambitious east London borough, one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse in the capital. Apply for this job
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Searching for a NEET solution
'With NEET numbers at their highest since 2013, Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra argue the answer lies not in Whitehall, nor even in combined authorities, but in strengthening the capacity of councils.'
06 August 2026
A good time for 'Our Friends in the North'?
'With its power base in northern mets the stars have started to align for the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) under the Labour Government. After early successes on fairer funding what does new chair Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke hope to achieve with the so-called King of the North entering 10 Downing Street? Paul Marinko speaks to him.'
By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026
How data and community voice are shaping Luton's climate future
By Leonie Taylor | 03 August 2026
Senior researcher Leonie Taylor shares her experiences of The Young Foundation’s work with Luton ...
How Ealing made fair pay a driver of inclusive local growth
By Cllr Kamaljit Nagpal | 30 July 2026
Cllr Kamaljit Nagpal explains how Ealing LBC's leadership on fair pay created stronger employers ...
Putting innovation at the heart of devo
By Kathy Nothstine | 28 July 2026
Place-based innovation funds can help Andy Burnham’s devolution agenda deliver growth, better ser...
Searching for a NEET solution
By Vijay K Luthra | 06 August 2026
With NEET numbers at their highest since 2013, Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra argue the answe...
No10 North: Whitehall reimagined
By Kate Josephs | 06 August 2026
As Andy Burnham launches No10 North to boost growth and devolution, former senior civil servant ...
Mayors to lead more trade missions, experts predict
By Dan Peters | 04 August 2026
The UK’s first joint mayoral-led mission to India due to take place later this year is a sign of ...
Think-tank founder to advise Burnham
By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026
The founder of a progressive think-tank has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister A...
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