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 The 2026 election results should not slow English devolution
DEVOLUTION

The 2026 election results should not slow English devolution

By Andrew Carter | 20 May 2026

If political fragmentation after this month's local elections makes delivery harder, 'the answer is stronger mayors with clearer accountability, more executive powers and capacity to act', accordin...

GOVERNANCE

English devolution: Redefining mayoral scrutiny

By Natalie Rotherham | 20 May 2026

Natalie Rotherham says scrutiny is becoming a core pillar of England’s evolving devolved governan...

POLICY AND POLITICS

The public will accept straight talk from politicians so long as there is a rationale

By Michael Burton | 20 May 2026

By claiming the public could have both high public spending and low taxes, the main parties opene...

REORGANISATION

LGR contracts: The Surrey story

By Philip McCourt | 20 May 2026

A contract is only as good as the oversight that supports it throughout its lifespan. Introduce l...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Where do Labour go from here?

By Tom Collinge | 18 May 2026

Labour suffered stark losses of councils and seats in the local elections. Tom Collinge looks at ...

FINANCE

Maintaining the council's financial integrity and statutory compliance remains non-negotiable

By Phil Rook | 18 May 2026

Council reorganisation remains uncertain, but the potential impact to deliver real change cannot ...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Hiding in plain sight

By David Godfrey | 15 May 2026

Spatial planning and a development corporation – or similar mechanism – are crucial to realising ...

DATA

Home Truths: Linking data for healthier homes

By Tom Prendergast | 15 May 2026

Tom Prendergast says improving the UK’s housing cannot wait, and streamlining data linkage enable...

PROCUREMENT

Why councils need to rethink construction procurement

By James Wright | 15 May 2026

For councils facing increasing complexity and scrutiny, getting the fundamentals of construction ...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Making growth work harder

By Jon Ainger | 14 May 2026

Jon Ainger looks at why reducing deprivation is key to true economic success

REORGANISATION

Agenda in the balance

By Heather Jameson | 13 May 2026

The public’s choices at the ballot box have truly left the sector’s future agenda in the balance,...

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Engineering Team Manager (Transportation)

Special A Grade, SCP 42-45, £53,460 - £56,732 per annum

Lead the way. Shape Calderdale’s transport future. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of HR & Chief People Officer

£200,000 plus benefits and pension

At the heart of one of the world’s most disti ncti ve and infl uenti al insti tuti ons sits a rare leadership opportunity. Apply for this job

City of London

Business Finance Manager (Commercial Focus)

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a high-calibre, commercially astute finance leader to oversee the financial function Apply for this job

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