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We should be encouraging new councillors rather than sneering at their mistakes
APSE

We should be encouraging new councillors rather than sneering at their mistakes

By Mo Baines | 22 May 2026

Mo Baines says it is crucial 'in those early weeks and months, that new councillor pathways are created to share knowledge, encourage inquisitive thinking and framing honest conversations about the...

HEALTH

How to do council research partnerships

By Lisa McNally | 20 May 2026

Lisa McNally says that with the right specialist national support, research becomes a powerful to...

GOVERNANCE

English devolution: Redefining mayoral scrutiny

By Natalie Rotherham | 20 May 2026

Natalie Rotherham says scrutiny is becoming a core pillar of England’s evolving devolved governan...

REORGANISATION

LGR contracts: The Surrey story

By Philip McCourt | 20 May 2026

A contract is only as good as the oversight that supports it throughout its lifespan. Introduce l...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reform UK council hit by trebling of councillor conduct complaints

By Joe Lepper | 18 May 2026

Peers have raised concerns about the impact of increasing reports of negative member behaviour on...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Liberating nature-based infrastructure

By Stephen O'Malley | 13 May 2026

Local authorities lack the funding and co-ordination to respond effectively to climate risks like...

ELECTIONS

Losing control again

By Jonathan Werran | 12 May 2026

After an election that fragmented political allegiance, consideration must be paid to the grey ro...

GOVERNANCE

Turning more complex council politics into effective local governance

By Owen Mapley | 12 May 2026

Officer-member relationships matter more than ever in local government’s new reality, and the pri...

LEGISLATION

Councils have the power to shape national policy

By Alison Potter | 05 May 2026

The Sustainable Communities Acts and the powers to initiate legislation were designed precisely t...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks

By Dan Peters | 01 May 2026

A chief executive who struck a settlement after a row with the authority he used to run is expect...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn

By By Joe Lepper | 30 April 2026

Local government reorganisation in Devon is ‘causing a distraction’ for the region’s fledgling co...

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The Royal Borough of Greenwich is synonymous with iconic London landmarks Apply for this job

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Executive Director Finance and Resources

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Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job

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Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job

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