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The visitor levy needs to be the start of a more grown-up approach to growth
DEVOLUTION

The visitor levy needs to be the start of a more grown-up approach to growth

By Simon Kaye | 17 February 2026

The visitor levy should be the start of a new relationship between local and central government, writes Simon Kaye.

DEVOLUTION

Government proposals on spatial development aligned with devo

By Joe Lepper | 16 February 2026

The Government is consulting on plans to map out spatial development strategy (SDS) areas across ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Hicks proposes directors share chief executive role

By Dan Peters | 13 February 2026

Tens of thousands of pounds could be saved by reducing the number of executive staff at Suffolk C...

DEVOLUTION

Non-mayoral areas continue to lose out on funding

12 February 2026

Ian Miller asks: 'Is the speed of devolution being constrained by what is available in Treasury c...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Seeing the bigger picture

By Matthew Taylor | 11 February 2026

Matthew Taylor untangles the threads of the Government’s public service reform agenda.

DEVOLUTION

Minister: Devolution failing to capture public imagination

By Neil Merrick | 10 February 2026

Devolution is failing to capture the public’s imagination because councils and central government...

IMPOWER INDEX

The Top 10 councils powering ahead on productivity

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026

Local government’s leadership may be dealing with a maelstrom of challenges, but the councils who...

POLICY

Missions: A powerful principle to drive institutional and place-based reform

By Grace Pollard | 03 February 2026

As power shifts and local government is reshaped, mission-based working is no longer optional – ...

DEVOLUTION

Seeing the big picture

By Ann McGauran | 03 February 2026

Will delays to some of this year’s local elections help councils focus on forming new unitaries a...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Report calls for slashing of London boroughs

By Neil Merrick | 02 February 2026

London boroughs should merge so the number of local authorities in the capital is reduced by abou...

DEVOLUTION

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Senior School Improvement Advisor

£68,811.00 - £72,507.00 + 3 SPA, Grade LIA0, 37 hours, Permanent

An exciting opportunity to drive educational improvement for Children and Young People in Wakefield. Apply for this job

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