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YOUTH SERVICES
How we delivered the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen
By Imran Akuji | 21 April 2026
Delivering the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen required a deliberate shift in the council’s role from lead applicant to system steward, says Imran Akuji.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Putting children at LGR's centre
By Jo Fisher | 16 April 2026
Local and central government alike must put children first throughout local government reorganisa...
PERFORMANCE
Corporate Peer Challenge: Going boldly on in Bristol
By Nick Hibberd | 09 April 2026
Bristol’s Corporate Peer Challenge recognised a deeply embedded culture of activism, diversity an...
REORGANISATION
Uniting to navigate LGR
By Nina Philippidis | 02 April 2026
Nina Philippidis reflects on how council colleagues and members from across Gloucestershire have ...
SOCIAL CARE
Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform
By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026
If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Company clusters: the key to success
By Vasant Chari | 20 March 2026
Backing high-growth potential businesses in the Black Country and elsewhere is vital for boosting...
SOCIAL CARE
Exclusive: Councils must be made an equal partner in designing a national care system, says Casey
By Ann McGauran | 11 March 2026
A national care service (NCS) ‘will be an illusion built on local strain’ if councils are not mad...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Pensions can transform places
By Pete Gladwell | 19 February 2026
Local government partnerships are crucial for turning pension savings into homes and jobs, says P...
SAFEGUARDING
Protecting children from risks outside the home in Bucks
By Cllr Carl Jackson | 09 February 2026
A new pilot in Buckinghamshire taking practical steps to tackle the risks from exploitation faced...
REORGANISATION
Good job we've been practising partnership working
By Mike Dearing | 29 January 2026
As the local government sector undergoes widespread change, the forging of relationships will be ...
SEND
Council says 'more to be done' after SEND improvements
By Lee Peart | 05 January 2026
Hertfordshire CC has said there is still ‘more to be done’ after an inspection report noted impro...
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Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£100k+ (pay award pending)
Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job
Heads of Service - Cared For/Care Leavers
£76,261 - £88,631
With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job
- All change: Reform UK projected to make huge gains as local elections get underway
- Mayor steps into chief executive row with Reform UK councillors
- High Court ruling worth 'millions' to councils
- Reform pledges to proritise Green councils for immigration detention centres
- Warning over financial risks faced by children's care providers
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