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INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Insecurity: the missing piece of the productivity puzzle

By Saffron Woodcraft | 09 July 2026

New research shows reducing insecurity can boost productivity, earnings and inclusive economic growth across local communities, says Saffron Woodcraft.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Simpson to lead No.10 North

By Neil Merrick | 30 June 2026

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) chief executive Caroline Simpson is reportedly being...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Strategic authority in senior role swap

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2026

West Yorkshire Combined Authority will replace its chief operating officer role with an executive...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Where is fiscal devo going and what is the agenda for Core Cities?

By Paul Marinko | 25 June 2026

Since the chancellor announced plans for devolved income tax the question appears to have happily...

REORGANISATION

LGR will succeed or fail on the frontline

By Charles Edwards | 24 June 2026

Reorganisation must protect frontline delivery, retain local knowledge and simplify services, say...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Thames Valley devo deal thrown into doubt

By Dan Peters | 22 June 2026

A deal to create a Thames Valley foundation strategic authority has seemingly collapsed at the 11...

PEOPLE

Reeves among King's birthday honours

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2026

Oxfordshire CC’s chief executive, Martin Reeves, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s birthday h...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA moves closer to strategic authority offer

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) is getting closer to making a membership offer to strategi...

LEADERSHIP

Broadening the talent pool

By Roger Russell | 10 June 2026

Roger Russell says it is time to start seriously think about improving the process of bringing pr...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Burnham calls for council powers boost

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2026

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for more council enforcement powers to support E...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Managing the mission to beef up growth

By Ann McGauran | 10 June 2026

The National Wealth Fund has significantly broadened its remit. Through its regional project acce...