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Local government reform: Fiscal devolution, reorganisation and the future of councils
FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Local government reform: Fiscal devolution, reorganisation and the future of councils

By Heather Jameson | 04 November 2026

Heather Jameson says: 'The Budget and the reorganisation unpause have both set out a clear direction of travel: the future is Mayoral Strategic Authorities, with boosted capacity and a state rebuil...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devolution: Roadmap is a good starting point

By Alex Walker | 04 November 2026

Alex Walker says fiscal devolution has started to take shape. But the destination should be more ...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devolution: Significant steps away from the centre

By Marcus Johns | 03 November 2026

Marcus Johns sets out the three key features of the Budget’s fiscal devolution roadmap and says t...

DEVOLUTION

Local government reorganisation and devolution: Where is the Government's bigger picture?

By Pete Robbins | 02 November 2026

Fiscal levers, strategic geographies and simpler local structures are a genuine piece of the jigs...

BUDGET 2026

A balanced first step on fiscal devolution

By David Phillips | 29 October 2026

The fiscal devolution roadmap makes it clear the system will allow areas to gain financially from...

BUDGET 2026

Rewired Budget

By Jonathan Werran | 29 October 2026

Reflecting on the Budget and the fiscal devolution roadmap, and looking ahead to the Rewiring the...

AUTUMN BUDGET

Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief

By Izzy Lepone | 28 October 2026

The threshold for Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) is being increased to £18,000 to support hig...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2026

A raft of new mayors and long-awaited ‘fiscal devolution roadmap’ have been announced by the Gove...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devo: getting the tax assignment model right for regional growth

By David Phillips | 06 October 2026

David Phillips looks at how the Government can get its tax revenue sharing plans right.

DEVOLUTION

Devolution must reach the councils that deliver

By Cllr Jason Perry | 29 September 2026

Devolution must give local authorities the powers, funding and accountability to deliver, says ex...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Public backs devolution but wants deprived areas prioritised

By William Eichler | 25 September 2026

Devolution must deliver tangible economic change for England’s left-behind towns and neighbourhoo...

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Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery

Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance

We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Resident Experience

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Ealing London Borough Council

Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation

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