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Systems to shape next-Gen councils
TRANSFORMATION

Systems to shape next-Gen councils

By Simon Parker | 07 July 2026

AI, multidisciplinary teams and community-focused leadership could redefine how councils deliver transformation, productivity and long-term public value, says Simon Parker.

AI

Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?

By Samer Bagaeen | 02 July 2026

Samer Bagaeen examines why digital spatial development strategies must strengthen local democracy...

AI

Global experts share practical lessons for responsible AI adoption in councils

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026

A webinar brought together international experts to discuss the impact of AI on local service del...

POLICY

Fit for which future?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026

In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Innovation needs place leadership to deliver lasting growth

By Caroline Green | 08 June 2026

Transformational innovation can drive jobs and prosperity, but only if councils create the condit...

AI

Watchdog to publish AI procurement guidance for councils

By Joe Lepper | 02 June 2026

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is set to publish guidance to support councils and ot...

CYBER SECURITY

Getting ready for 'game-changer' Cyber Security Act: Five steps for councils

By Peter Jones | 26 May 2026

Peter Jones identifies key steps for boards to deliver their action plans and enhanced security p...

HEALTH

Local government is already delivering national systems and it's time we recognised it

By Anthony Baldock | 26 May 2026

National policy may set the framework, but it is local government that makes complex systems work...

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Surrey skips reorganisation redesign ahead of reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 20 May 2026

There is no time to redesign contracts in Surrey ahead of local government reorganisation, a coun...

AI

Building public trust in any new uses of AI technology is crucial

By Jon Rowney | 06 May 2026

There is a real risk that AI technology becomes something done to people, rather than with them, ...

TRANSFORMATION

Local government: riding the wave of change

By Jonathan Carr-West | 22 April 2026

Jonathan Carr-West looks at the challenges of leading councils through turbulent times.

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director - Planning

£97,966 - £126,181

Do you share our ambition for Dorset? Apply for this job

Dorset Council

Director - South London Partnership

£99,084 - £116,847

South London is a place of real ambition and remarkable scale. Apply for this job

South London Partnership

Director of Transport Commissioning & Development

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It’s hard to overstate the scale of our transport ambitions. Apply for this job

Liverpool City Region

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