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Section 106 is only as strong as the conversations behind it
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 social value and stronger community outcomes.

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...

ADCS

NEETs: More than a statistic

By Ann Graham | 08 July 2026

President of the ADCS Ann Graham says tackling youth disengagement requires integrated leadership...

RESILIENCE

Food security: National challenge, local solution

By David Godfrey | 02 July 2026

With the international crisis in the Gulf just the latest of threats to UK food security, Carol F...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Thames Valley devo deal thrown into doubt

By Dan Peters | 22 June 2026

A deal to create a Thames Valley foundation strategic authority has seemingly collapsed at the 11...

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...

CULTURE

Unlocking the true power of culture

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2026

Bradford’s year as City of Culture may be over, but it has left an imprint on the people and plac...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Innovation needs place leadership to deliver lasting growth

By Caroline Green | 08 June 2026

Transformational innovation can drive jobs and prosperity, but only if councils create the condit...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Hiding in plain sight

By David Godfrey | 15 May 2026

Spatial planning and a development corporation – or similar mechanism – are crucial to realising ...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Mitigating LGR's risks for struggling coastal communities

By Christopher Kerr | 12 May 2026

Local government reorganisation in England risks worsening conditions in already struggling coast...

EMPLOYMENT

Sidelining a generation from careers is socially troubling and economically self-defeating

By Nigel Wilcock | 05 May 2026

More than 30% of young people say there are no jobs where they live, and that’s a warning sign fo...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Housing

£86,537 – £95,898

Premium jobThe city is entering an exciting period of transformation. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways

£51,356 to £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

LocalGovJobs Legal

Principal Lawyer Litigation and Housing

£51,356 to £56,494

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Lawyer to take on a leadership role within our Litigation and Housing Team. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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