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LGA: Outcomes framework should be expanded
POLICY AND POLITICS

LGA: Outcomes framework should be expanded

By Neil Merrick | 30 September 2025

A proposed framework for assessing the effectiveness of councils should be expanded to cover all public sector bodies, the Local Government Association (LGA) has told ministers.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Dear secretary of state - part 1

By Dr Simon Kaye | 30 September 2025

Secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, Steve Reed, has a lot on his pl...

POLITICS

'Devolution in name only': Lib Dem Vikki Slade talks local government reform

By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2025

As the Lib Dems head to Bournemouth for their party conference, local government spokesperson Vik...

HOUSING

Government 'absolutely committed' to 1.5 million homes target

By Dan Peters | 12 September 2025

The new housing secretary Steve Reed has insisted the Government is ‘absolutely committed’ to get...

POLITICS

Uncertain future after Westminster reshuffle

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2025

A sudden outbreak of political turmoil at Westminster has left a cloud of uncertainty hanging ove...

MHCLG

Reshuffle at a pivotal time – but will ministers engage?

By Heather Jameson | 10 September 2025

Heather Jameson looks at the implications of the departures and new arrivals at the Ministry of H...

POLITICS

Steve Reed succeeds Rayner as local government secretary

By Martin Ford | 05 September 2025

Steve Reed has been appointed housing, communities and local government secretary following Angel...

DEVOLUTION

MPs back devolution Bill

By Izzy Lepone | 03 September 2025

A majority of MPs have voted in favour of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill a...

DEVOLUTION

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh law to boost mayoral scrutiny

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Neil Merrick | 03 September 2025

The Government will propose more legislation to enhance the scrutiny and accountability of mayors...

GOVERNANCE

EXCLUSIVE: McMahon to meet Sheffield leaders about committee abolition

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2025

Minister Jim McMahon has committed to meeting with Sheffield City Council’s political group leade...

POLITICS

Cleverly returns to shadow Rayner

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2025

Former foreign and home secretary Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative front bench...

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Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

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Essex County Council

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Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council