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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Company clusters: the key to success
By Vasant Chari | 20 March 2026
Backing high-growth potential businesses in the Black Country and elsewhere is vital for boosting regional economies, says Vasant Chari.
GOVERNANCE
Policing reform: Opportunities and challenges
By John Czul | 20 March 2026
Jon Czul says scrapping Police and Crime Commissioners will not, in itself, improve public safety...
MAYORS
Government to introduce local scrutiny committees for mayors
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
The Government is proposing to establish ‘local scrutiny committees’ to oversee strategic authori...
FUTURE FORUM
Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2026
Fundamental questions remain to be answered in the local government reorganisation process, The M...
DEVOLUTION
Burnham: Divisive politics threatens devolution
By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026
Devolution is under threat from the increasingly divisive nature of politics and underfunding of ...
DEVOLUTION
A pivotal moment for mayors
By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2026
The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positi...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Cross-party LGA fails to agree tourism tax line
By Joe Lepper | 24 February 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has failed to agree on whether to back plans to give Engli...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
West Midlands urged to strengthen leadership and secure finances
By Martin Ford | 23 February 2026
West Midlands Combined Authority has been urged to bolster its leadership and long-term finances.
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Combined authority blocks release of mass transit report
By Dan Peters | 19 February 2026
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has refused to release a report by a government body int...
PEOPLE
Combined authorities announce chief executives
By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026
Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.
DEVOLUTION
Minister: Devolution failing to capture public imagination
By Neil Merrick | 10 February 2026
Devolution is failing to capture the public’s imagination because councils and central government...
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- EXCLUSIVE: Housing First established model in London
- Government to introduce local scrutiny committees for mayors
- Lords block government move to influence council pension investments
- Northamptonshire councils consider joint devolution plan
- EXCLUSIVE: Disappearing councils move to sign deals before reorganisation
Library Manager Service Development
£51,356 to £55,539 per annum
Are you passionate about the future of public libraries and the role they play at the heart of communities? Apply for this job
Supervising Associate Lawyer
£62691.0000 - £73753.0000 per annum
Supervising Associate Lawyer - Dispute Resolution/Civil LitigationPermanent, Full Time£62,691 - £73,753 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: An Apply for this job
Director of Regeneration and Planning
circa £130,000
The Borough is served by the best transport network in south London. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Housing First established model in London
- Government to introduce local scrutiny committees for mayors
- Lords block government move to influence council pension investments
- Northamptonshire councils consider joint devolution plan
- EXCLUSIVE: Disappearing councils move to sign deals before reorganisation
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