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LEADERSHIP
Just like the weather, councils are rarely stable
By Blair McPherson | 20 April 2026
It is tempting to think the local government system is fundamentally stable, but this is seldom the case, says Blair McPherson. Leadership is learning to lead in a changing climate, he adds.
REORGANISATION
EXCLUSIVE: Essex steps back from reorganisation legal challenge
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2026
Essex CC has stepped back from a legal challenge to the Government’s reorganisation plans but cal...
SEND
SEND bailout at risk as councils await crucial guidance
By Martin Ford | 16 April 2026
Councils are facing a race against time to unlock essential central government funding for SEND (...
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...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
By William Eichler | 14 April 2026
The chief executive of Lancashire CC has apologised for the authority's role in the systemic fail...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Become's Personal Adviser Programme helps young people find their voice
14 April 2026
Co-designed with care-experienced young people, PAs and managers of Leaving Care teams, Become’s ...
AI
Councils can't deliver better public understanding of AI without resource
By Susan Oman | 10 April 2026
Better AI awareness is needed both inside and beyond the council in its communities, says Susan O...
SIGOMA
From spreadsheets to services: How Fair Funding is starting to reach communities
By Sally Jameson | 09 April 2026
Having worked hard to secure the Fair Funding Settlement, the responsibility now is to show clear...
LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK
New name, same game
By Cllr Richard Wright | 09 April 2026
Chair of the newly-branded LCN, Richard Wright, talks to Paul Marinko about the network’s aims, w...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
MPs call for safeguarding to ease pressure on Prevent
By Martin Ford | 01 April 2026
MPs have called for the wider safeguarding system to ease pressure on the Prevent programme.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Mandated Family Group Decision Making is coming: How can we support councils?
By Donna Molloy | 23 March 2026
Donna Molloy sets out three levers for national policy and local practice that will support counc...
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