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The New Towns ambition: Is it enough?
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 infrastructure to succeed nationally, says Philip Allin.

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...

HOUSING

Market-shaping councils, better housing outcomes

By Joanne Drew | 11 June 2026

Joanne Drew considers the role of councils in enabling housing delivery and shaping local housing...

LEGAL

Councils could face bill after legal clash

By Neil Merrick | 28 May 2026

At least 40 councils are waiting to discover if they need to repay money to housebuilders as more...

MHCLG

MHCLG praises council capability on housing

By Joe Lepper | 22 May 2026

A senior Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) official has praised the i...

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frederica-diamanta

Area Programme Director

c. £130k

You will work closely with our Senior Responsible Officer and his deputies to develop a robust and achievable transition plan. Apply for this job

Future Hampshire

Unitary Programme Director (Mid Hampshire)

£120k

Across Hampshire, four new unitary councils are being created and this role will work within the wider programme Apply for this job

Future Hampshire

Deputy Social Care Manager

£52,413 - £54,495 per annum

Are you looking for your next step in your Social Work management career? Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

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