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Government must match mayoral responsibility with the resources to make it real
ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government must match mayoral responsibility with the resources to make it real

By Andrew Carter | 08 April 2026

A significantly expanded Mayoral Capacity Fund would allow MCAs to recruit the commercial, financial and technical expertise they currently lack, says Andrew Carter.

FINANCE

Fiscal devolution would give mayors crucial levers over tax and spend

By Andrew Carter | 23 March 2026

Andrew Carter says that to guarantee cities’ autonomy and mark what the Chancellor calls a ‘genui...

DATA & DIGITAL

Public wi-fi's critical role

By Gavin Wheeldon | 19 March 2026

Digital inclusion is about giving people the infrastructure, skills and support they need to be a...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Treasury control over transport is stalling regional growth, IPPR warns

By William Eichler | 18 February 2026

Centralised Treasury control over transport spending is constraining regional growth, according t...

PERFORMANCE

Why should we care about the local outcomes framework?

By Jeremy Cooper | 16 February 2026

Jeremy Cooper offers local authorities some suggested dos and don’ts on the new local outcomes fr...

FINANCE

Balancing optimism and realism in Wokingham

By Susan Parsonage | 10 February 2026

Susan Parsonage looks at how the revised financial settlement will impact local authorities such ...

IMPOWER INDEX

Exclusive: London borough is top for productivity

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026

Kensington and Chelsea LBC is the most productive council in England, the latest IMPOWER Index To...

IMPOWER INDEX

Suffolk CC does a lot of great work for relatively little public money

By Nicola Beach | 05 February 2026

Across the board, the IMPOWER Top 10 Index shows that Suffolk CC scores well, says Nicola Beach.

IMPOWER INDEX

The Top 10 councils powering ahead on productivity

By Ann McGauran | 05 February 2026

Local government’s leadership may be dealing with a maelstrom of challenges, but the councils who...

AI

Shaping standards for public sector AI

By Viviana Bastidas | 15 January 2026

Local government is under increasing pressure to adopt AI-based tools to improve delivery, but sy...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Creating an economic corridor to success in the North

By Henri Murison | 04 December 2025

Delivering on innovation is non-negotiable if the Northern Growth Corridor is to be credible, say...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Revenue & Benefits

up to £66,952

Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job

Stroud District Council

Strategic Director of Housing & Communities

up to £99,764 (includes a market supplement, based on experience)

Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job

Stroud District Council

Principal Workplace and Facilities Manager

£58,239 - £67,030

Are you looking to play a pivotal role in driving performance, shaping strategy, and leading a professional team across multiple locations? Apply for this job

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