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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, says Heather Jameson. 'In a country where you can work hard, get a good job and yet still can’t afford...
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...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform council facing challenge of beginning from 'standing start'
By Paul Marinko | 21 January 2026
Durham CC’s adaptation to future challenges could be delayed due to the Reform UK leadership begi...
LGA
National conversation on neighbourhoods needed
By Neil Merrick | 20 January 2026
A senior Local Government Association (LGA) figure has called for a national conversation over th...
SAFETY
Birmingham faces MP criticism surrounding football fan ban
By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2026
MPs have accused Birmingham City Council of providing a ‘biased picture’ surrounding the decision...
PLACE-MAKING
People, purpose – and power
By Ellen Care | 19 December 2025
Five pioneering councils have teamed up with Collaborate CIC to share insight, solve problems col...
WHITEHALL
Feeling of influence drops, Government survey finds
By Dan Peters | 16 December 2025
The proportion of adults who believe they can personally influence decisions affecting their area...
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- Future Forum: Casey calls for public service 'coterminosity'
- Accelerating housebuilding and overcoming delivery obstacles
- Future Forum: Reorganisation threat to transformation
- Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation
- The turning point for early help: can April's reforms deliver the change children need?
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Lead Technical Architect
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job
Lead Technical Architect
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job
- Future Forum: Casey calls for public service 'coterminosity'
- Accelerating housebuilding and overcoming delivery obstacles
- Future Forum: Reorganisation threat to transformation
- Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation
- The turning point for early help: can April's reforms deliver the change children need?
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