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Devolution is an opportunity, but it needs space to breathe
DEVOLUTION

Devolution is an opportunity, but it needs space to breathe

By Dr Catherine Howe | 22 July 2026

Reorganisation presents the opportunity to think more creatively about constitutions and place-based decision-making, and the creation of new strategic authorities provides the possibility of deepe...

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...

REORGANISATION

Expanded cities the winners in reorganisation plans

By Paul Marinko | 16 July 2026

The Government has backed expanded city authorities across the country with its announcement on l...

DEVOLUTION

Where devolution goes in government matters

By Heather Jameson | 16 July 2026

Last week’s Local Government Association conference was something of a waiting game – waiting for...

REORGANISATION

The key to LGR success

By Jo Walker | 16 July 2026

Gloucestershire CC is calling for a comprehensive review of local government funding, greater loc...

DEVOLUTION

Will Burnham be the hero in history?

By Michael Burton | 16 July 2026

Andy Burnham has the chance to offer hope and opportunity to a sullen population disillusioned wi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Burnham urged to give greater fiscal responsibility to regions

By Joe Lepper | 16 July 2026

Mayors should be given a 2.5p share of income tax to spend in their area, according to a moderate...

OMBUDSMAN

Ombudsman: 'Once-in-a-generation' opportunity to rebuild trust in councils

By William Eichler | 15 July 2026

Reorganisation and devolution represent a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to rebuild trust in ...

DEVOLUTION

The long wait to learn something new

By Kathy O'Leary | 15 July 2026

Many councils will be hoping Andy Burnham's new government provides more certainty over devolutio...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Street: Fiscal devolution is next breakthrough

By Joe Lepper | 13 July 2026

Fiscal devolution for the regions should be a priority of Andy Burnham’s first Budget, according ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Minister in Pride in Place funding threat

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2026

Devolution minister Nesil Caliskan has threatened to pause Pride in Place funding if accountable ...

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Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategic Lead (CDC)

Grade 11, £54,495 – £56,724

At Doncaster Council, we are ambitious for our communities and committed to improving lives. Apply for this job

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