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DEVOLUTION
MPs versus mayors: The battle to be local champions
By Pete Robbins | 08 September 2026
Pete Robbins looks at the tensions between MPs and mayors vying for the affections of their voters.
DEVOLUTION
Rewiring the State: Devolution's next test
By Abdool Kara | 04 September 2026
Abdool Kara considers what radical devolution could mean for local government accountability and ...
HOMELESSNESS
Let's start with prevention
By Jack Shaw | 03 September 2026
Jack Shaw looks at how government can make homelessness prevention a whole-place responsibility a...
ROUGH SLEEPING
Rough sleeping on increase under Labour
By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a challenge in moving the dial on rough sleeping.
RESILIENCE
Building resilient communities before the next crisis
By Andrew McClelland | 27 August 2026
Creating more resilient communities is a human imperative as well as a financial one, say Duncan ...
DEVOLUTION
You can't devolve without saving local government
By Heather Jameson | 26 August 2026
Devolution needs strong councils too, says Heather Jameson - and it is time to invest in local go...
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Turbocharging inclusive growth's latest mission
By Ben Lucas | 25 August 2026
Ben Lucas looks at how the Government’s devolution drive will affect efforts to achieve good growth.
COHESION
When polarisation divides, leadership can reconnect us
By Wayne Reid | 21 August 2026
A year on from creating Shades of Bias (SoB) to enable critical thinking about discrimination, op...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Rough sleepers to be offered 'route off the streets'
By Dan Peters | 19 August 2026
The Government has announced that everyone sleeping rough this winter will be offered a ‘route of...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Legal threat to Burnham asylum plan
By Dan Peters | 14 August 2026
Reform UK and the Conservatives could launch legal challenges to prevent Prime Minister Andy Burn...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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