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REORGANISATION
London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital
By Cory Berman | 02 February 2026
Cutting the number of boroughs in London would enable the creation of the governance system the capital has been crying out for, say Dr Simon Kaye and Cory Berman.
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...
ELECTIONS
Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026
The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...
APSE
Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils
By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026
With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...
ELECTIONS
Reed postpones Pendle's elections
By Paul Marinko | 30 January 2026
Steve Reed has added Pendle BC to the list of councils which will postpone elections this year.
LEADERSHIP
We must hold onto place-based leadership
By Maxine O'Mahony | 30 January 2026
Maxine O’Mahony says: 'We must preserve place-based leadership, visible presence, trusted relatio...
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...
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 ...
FINANCE
How will the Government reform the funding system for councils?
By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026
'If the White Paper and provisional settlement provide effective, fair and sustainable reforms an...
LEADERSHIP
Lifting off with the Impact local government national graduate programme
By Gabriella Mercuri | 28 January 2026
Gabriella Mercuri looks at how North Northamptonshire Council is using the Impact graduate scheme...
POLICY
Why is trust dropping in local government?
By Ben Page | 27 January 2026
Ben Page says that for local government, keeping its remaining credibility 'will require more tha...
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- Report calls for slashing of London boroughs
- Peers move to limit ministerial powers over elections
- District councils propose council tax freeze
- London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital
- Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
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£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job
Housing Ombudsman
£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.
The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job
HR Change Lead
Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,027 per annum)
Eager to help us write the next chapter in Sandwell’s story of transformation? Apply for this job
- Report calls for slashing of London boroughs
- Peers move to limit ministerial powers over elections
- District councils propose council tax freeze
- London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital
- Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
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