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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Missions mirage
By Jonathan Werran | 18 March 2026
The absence of a genuine national growth plan and an accompanying plausible narrative is a block on any strong prospect of local economic revival, argues Jonathan Werran.
COHESION
Why local growth promotes unity
By Tom Lloyd Goodwin | 28 October 2025
Tackling inequality isn’t just about investing in the high-growth sectors of the Industrial Strat...
SKILLS
Closing the skills gap
By Greg Clark | 28 October 2025
Greg Clark ponders if post-16 reforms will finally pull the UK out of its productivity slump?
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Balancing UK industrial strategy with Local Growth Plans
By Paige Portal | 27 October 2025
Paige Portal looks at whether local government can balance the Industrial Strategy’s national pri...
FINANCE
A new era?
By Sarah Longlands | 21 October 2025
Sarah Longlands explains why the upcoming Budget is not just for November
REGENERATION
How councils can harness defence spending for growth
By Victoria Evans | 22 September 2025
Defence spending is about to reshape the UK’s economic map, says Victoria Evans, and local govern...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Mobilising the power of local government, universities and businesses to deliver growth
By Jon Pickstone | 01 September 2025
Jon Pickstone looks at the importance of local government’s role working in partnership with univ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Unlocking the potential of cities other than London is not optional
By Andrew Carter | 03 July 2025
Responding to the Government's publication of the Industrial Strategy, Andrew Carter says 'there...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Turning ambition into action: Delivering the Industrial Strategy
By Jason Longhurst | 01 July 2025
Responding to the recent publication of the Industrial Strategy, Jason Longhurst says policy chan...
INFRASTRUCTURE
On the right track
By Greg Clark | 17 June 2025
After years without the clarity and stability of an Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark sees light a...
SPENDING REVIEW
Spending Review: The implications for economic development and growth
By Nigel Wilcock | 12 June 2025
The importance of economic development within the Spending Review to managing the delivery of pro...
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Head of Estates Services (Strategy, Project Management and Compliance)
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The Head of Estates Services (Strategy, Project Management and Compliance) is a senior leadership role Apply for this job
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This is an exciting new role designed to mentor and develop our Building Control professionals of the future. Apply for this job
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row
- Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections
- Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
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