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SERVICE DELIVERY
Breckland Council: The magic of the ordinary brings us all together
By Steve James | 14 April 2026
It is the everyday quiet work of districts that builds trust between residents and council and contributes to community cohesion, says Steve James.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
By Dan Peters | 08 April 2026
Whitehall officials have vowed to work with local government on the development and implementatio...
COHESION
Councils can act local, but government must think global
By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2026
Central government needs to do more than just define anti-Muslim hate and protect free speech, sa...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Action plan to strengthen cohesion
By William Eichler | 10 March 2026
The Government yesterday published an action plan aimed at strengthening community cohesion acros...
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 ...
COHESION
Rising community tensions say council chiefs
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
A new survey of senior council officers has found nearly three quarters (74%) feel community tens...
COHESION
Rebuilding the scaffolding to repair communities
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
Community tensions have been rising in the last year, a new survey by Starfish Search has found. ...
GOVERNANCE
The stakes for democracy are high and the challenges of local governance remain
By Kersten England | 26 January 2026
Kersten England predicts continued social and political turbulence through 2026 and says collabor...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform council facing challenge of beginning from 'standing start'
By Paul Marinko | 21 January 2026
Durham CC’s adaptation to future challenges could be delayed due to the Reform UK leadership begi...
LGA
National conversation on neighbourhoods needed
By Neil Merrick | 20 January 2026
A senior Local Government Association (LGA) figure has called for a national conversation over th...
SAFETY
Birmingham faces MP criticism surrounding football fan ban
By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2026
MPs have accused Birmingham City Council of providing a ‘biased picture’ surrounding the decision...
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West Northamptonshire is an ambitious, fast‑growing place with a bold vision for inclusive and sustainable growth. Apply for this job
Assistant Director Adult Social Care Operations
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