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PLANNING
Planning in uncertain times
By Dawn Adey | 18 August 2026
Dawn Adey explains why councils need stability and certainty to deliver effective Local Plans and sustainable growth.
REGENERATION
Tourism costs
By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026
Bath is a tourism destination delivering an ambitious programme of commercial regeneration. But i...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Mayors warned over partnership working
By Joe Lepper | 03 August 2026
Mayoral strategic authorities (MSAs) need to improve their partnership working with investors to ...
HOUSING
The New Towns ambition: Is it enough?
By Philip Allin | 24 July 2026
Government's new towns programme needs broader locations, stronger delivery, and strategic infras...
DEVOLUTION
Creating the civic architecture for regional growth
By Neil Johnston | 22 July 2026
As Andy Burnham pushes for deeper fiscal devolution, the real test facing England’s regions is no...
JOBS
Section 106 is only as strong as the conversations behind it
By James Wright | 20 July 2026
James Wright explains how early collaboration helps turn Section 106 obligations into measurable ...
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Insecurity: the missing piece of the productivity puzzle
By Saffron Woodcraft | 09 July 2026
New research shows reducing insecurity can boost productivity, earnings and inclusive economic gr...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership
By Simon Edwards | 09 July 2026
Simon Edwards says Andy Burnham has begun fleshing out what his premiership could look like, whil...
LG CHALLENGE
LG Challenge: A winning model for industrial growth and environmental improvement
By Virginia Ponton | 30 June 2026
The final challenge of LG Challenge 2026 called on teams to develop a long-term approach to manag...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Building prosperity that stays local
By Nigel Wilcock | 19 June 2026
From major infrastructure projects to urban regeneration, successful places are those that conver...
FINANCE
There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility
By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2026
Greater borrowing freedoms, so that councils can invest confidently in housing, infrastructure an...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
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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