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Councils have the power to shape national policy
LEGISLATION

Councils have the power to shape national policy

By Alison Potter | 05 May 2026

The Sustainable Communities Acts and the powers to initiate legislation were designed precisely to make local government a genuine partner in shaping national policy. Alison Potter says it is time ...

LIBRARIES

Libraries as a strategic delivery partner for local government

By Rebecca Gediking | 30 April 2026

Rebecca Gediking looks at how GLL is helping councils deliver more with existing services.

FINANCE

How councils are using crowdfunding to match-fund repair and reuse projects

By Frank Kibble | 27 April 2026

Frank Kibble looks at how councils can co-fund and support the repair and reuse revolution.

FINANCE

Restoring the third pillar of local authority finance: citizen investment

By Karl Harder | 23 April 2026

Karl Harder looks at the benefits of citizen investing.

REORGANISATION

The amount of local reform requires clear vision and better alignment

By Susan Parsonage | 16 April 2026

Susan Parsonage says the scale of reforms to councils, Integrated Care Boards and the police call...

REORGANISATION

Gloucestershire's devolution prize may not be on the table

By Kathy O'Leary | 14 April 2026

Gloucestershire's response to the Government's consultation on areas for spatial development stra...

AI

Councils can't deliver better public understanding of AI without resource

By Susan Oman | 10 April 2026

Better AI awareness is needed both inside and beyond the council in its communities, says Susan O...

PLACE-MAKING

Shaping places that work for everyone

By Ann McGauran | 08 April 2026

Key Cities and architecture practice We Made That have set out five Rights to Place to ensure equ...

LATCOS

ODS: Balancing operational efficiency with a commitment to communities

By Simon Howick | 08 April 2026

The future of local government service delivery will depend on organisations that can combine com...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Closing the collaboration gap

By Victor Adebowale | 02 April 2026

Victor Adebowale looks at how to move from rhetoric to reality and make collaboration between loc...

REGENERATION

Pride in Place requires a reinvigorated community development workforce

By Graham Duxbury | 31 March 2026

Graham Duxbury looks at how to empower communities to seize the opportunity presented by Pride in...

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frederica-diamanta

Lead for SEND

From £58,239 up to £67,030 per annum

Be a part of shaping an inclusive future for children and young people in North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Team Leader- Investment Zone Planning

£51,356 - £53,460

You will work closely with Development Management colleagues. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer

Package up to £109,592

As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job

Sevenoaks District Council

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