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Why is trust dropping in local government?
POLICY

Why is trust dropping in local government?

By Ben Page | 27 January 2026

Ben Page says that for local government, keeping its remaining credibility 'will require more than just balancing the books, it will require a level of candour and engagement with residents that we...

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...

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Unite accuses Birmingham CC leaders of misleading scrutiny committee

By William Eichler | 14 January 2026

Unite has accused Birmingham City Council’s lead commissioner and managing director of misleading...

POLITICS

Reed warns councils over boycotts

By Martin Ford | 06 January 2026

Local government secretary Steve Reed has warned councils against boycotts of firms linked with I...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Opposition leader refuses to sign 'NDA' over £10m payment

By Dan Peters | 19 December 2025

An opposition leader has refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in return for being tol...

GOVERNANCE

A sad day for democracy

By Colin Copus | 10 December 2025

The Government’s commitment to bringing in a mandatory code of conduct alongside new powers to su...

REORGANISATION

Rival reorganisation bids submitted for Devon

By Joe Lepper | 28 November 2025

Councillors across Devon have formally approved their rival bids for local government reorganisat...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reed U-turn over committee system abolition

By Neil Merrick | 25 November 2025

Local authorities that already use the committee system will be allowed to retain it under strict...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reed vows to stop those trying to pull country apart

By Dan Peters | 25 November 2025

Communities secretary Steve Reed has vowed to stop ‘people at the extremes of politics who are tr...

REORGANISATION

Three rival reorganisation bids emerge in Nottinghamshire

By Martin Ford | 24 November 2025

Three options will be put before ministers for local government reorganisation in Nottinghamshire.

ELECTIONS

Council calls for elections delay

By Izzy Lepone | 20 November 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has asked the Government to postpone next year’s local gove...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Economy, Regeneration and Investment

£110-150k

At Camden, we don’t just deliver services - we work alongside communities to challenge injustice and drive real social change. Apply for this job

Camden London Borough Council

Executive Director Corporate Services

£160-200k

At Camden, we don’t just deliver services - we work alongside communities to challenge injustice and drive real social change. Apply for this job

Camden London Borough Council

Director of Commercial and Investment

£105,278 - £116,538

EMCCA is driving investment, shaping infrastructure, and unlocking inclusive growth across the East Midlands. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

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