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COHESION
When polarisation divides, leadership can reconnect us
By Wayne Reid | 21 August 2026
A year on from creating Shades of Bias (SoB) to enable critical thinking about discrimination, oppression and racism, Wayne Reid explains how it is needed now more than ever.
COHESION
LGA conference: Call for councils to fly St George's Cross
By Martin Ford | 09 July 2026
Councils have been asked to fly the St George’s Cross in a show of support for England in their w...
COHESION
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...
SERVICE DELIVERY
Breckland Council: The magic of the ordinary brings us all together
By Steve James | 14 April 2026
It is the everyday quiet work of districts that builds trust between residents and council and co...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
By Dan Peters | 08 April 2026
Whitehall officials have vowed to work with local government on the development and implementatio...
COHESION
Councils can act local, but government must think global
By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2026
Central government needs to do more than just define anti-Muslim hate and protect free speech, sa...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Action plan to strengthen cohesion
By William Eichler | 10 March 2026
The Government yesterday published an action plan aimed at strengthening community cohesion acros...
FINANCE
Balancing optimism and realism in Wokingham
By Susan Parsonage | 10 February 2026
Susan Parsonage looks at how the revised financial settlement will impact local authorities such ...
COHESION
Rising community tensions say council chiefs
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
A new survey of senior council officers has found nearly three quarters (74%) feel community tens...
COHESION
Rebuilding the scaffolding to repair communities
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
Community tensions have been rising in the last year, a new survey by Starfish Search has found. ...
GOVERNANCE
The stakes for democracy are high and the challenges of local governance remain
By Kersten England | 26 January 2026
Kersten England predicts continued social and political turbulence through 2026 and says collabor...
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up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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