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CORE CITIES UK
Core Cities UK: We want to build on common ground to shape a strong urban alliance
By Cllr Liam Robinson | 08 October 2026
An urban dinner during the Labour Party conference reinforced how much common ground exists between Core Cities UK and colleagues in the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities, Key Cities ...
HOUSING
Seizing a key opportunity to deliver affordable and social housing
By Vince Maple | 14 September 2026
Councils should be at the heart of delivery for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme to be a...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Key Cities elects new chair
By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026
The leader of Medway Council, Cllr Vince Maple, has been elected chair of the Key Cities network.
PLACE-MAKING
Shaping places that work for everyone
By Ann McGauran | 08 April 2026
Key Cities and architecture practice We Made That have set out five Rights to Place to ensure equ...
FINANCE
Chancellor to give local leaders control over national taxes
By Paul Marinko | 17 March 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to give ‘local leaders’ spending control of some national t...
BUDGET 2025
Budget: Key Cities seek funding that reflects real pressures
By Cllr John Merry | 01 December 2025
Support for regional growth is welcome, but more must be done to address real pressures facing lo...
KEY CITIES
Councils are at breaking point and social care should be made a priority
By Cllr Mike Stonard | 24 November 2025
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Key Cities portfolio holder for health and social care Cllr Mike Ston...
HOUSING
Delivery of housing can be turbo-charged
By Cllr John Merry | 09 October 2025
Cities and central government must work together to tackle the viability barriers to housing deli...
DEVOLUTION
Unleashing small cities' potential
By Caroline Green | 06 August 2025
Reorganisation and devolution offer the chance to grow a distinct and diverse network of smaller,...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Reviving the coast
By Tudor Evans | 13 May 2025
Revitalising coastal communities is not just a regional issue but a matter of national renewal, s...
SOCIAL CARE
The clear path for care reform
By Cllr Mike Stonard | 03 March 2025
Genuine social care reform can be achieved now, by hearing the voices of those on the ground, say...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place Apply for this job
Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care
Up to £123,477
To help drive this vision forward, we’re seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care. Apply for this job
Deputy Director Children’s Services (Director of Children’s Social Care)
Competitive Salary
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will lead services across one of England Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
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