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POLICY

A certain view of local government

By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026

Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaulle as it starts to construct the strongest case for its survival in the Rewiring the State world.

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...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Beyond Manchester: Why place matters

By Simon Edwards | 10 September 2026

Simon Edwards explains why national policy must reflect the distinct realities of county councils.

AI

Drowning in AI tide

By Dan Peters | 08 September 2026

Generative AI is making it easier than ever for residents to complain, object and request informa...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Deadlock over December deadline

By Joe Lepper | 08 September 2026

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is bullish on enforcing a statutory dea...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reform UK pledge to slash planning regulation to boost house building

By Paul Marinko | 07 September 2026

Reform UK has announced proposals to slash planning regulations and requirements following a pled...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution: moving power from Whitehall to local government

By Ian Miller | 07 September 2026

Local government will judge the new devolution agenda by whether it delivers genuine financial an...

HIGH STREETS

Making our high streets great again: The French ingredient

By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 28 August 2026

French planning lessons could help councils revive traditional shops and regenerate struggling hi...

Mayors to get planning 'call in' powers

By Paul Marinko | 24 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to give regional mayors powers to 'call in' major planning decisio...

PLANNING

Planning in uncertain times

By Dawn Adey | 18 August 2026

Dawn Adey explains why councils need stability and certainty to deliver effective Local Plans and...

PLANNING

Development corporations face planning expertise shortage

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...