Title
COVID
'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
By Neil Merrick | 02 March 2026
A government failure to recognise council employees as key workers during the pandemic must be reviewed as part of planning for future national emergencies, local government leaders have told the U...
ADCS
Where every person can belong
By Rachael Wardell | 10 December 2025
Rachael Wardell says ending the two-child benefit cap is a welcome step. Mental health must now b...
WHITEHALL
Complex Whitehall funding system marred pandemic support, inquiry hears
By Joe Lepper | 05 December 2025
Councils’ delivery of pandemic support schemes was marred by Whitehall’s complex funding system a...
COVID INQUIRY
After the Covid Inquiry: It's time for serious devolution
By Vijay K Luthra | 26 November 2025
Devolution is a resilience issue after the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, say Patrick Diamond and Vijay K L...
COVID
Covid Inquiry: Government 'failed to engage' with councils
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2025
The UK and devolved governments should have done more to engage with councils during the pandemic...
PUBLIC HEALTH
Navigating the Covid storm
By Barry Quirk | 04 November 2025
A book about how a London borough which found itself with the highest incidence of Covid-19 in th...
COVID
Councils demand greater recognition in emergency planning
By Martin Ford | 05 August 2025
The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded recognition of councils as an ‘equal and trus...
COVID INQUIRY
Five years on services are not ready for a Covid re-run
By Heather Jameson | 31 July 2025
Giving evidence at the Covid Inquiry this week, LGA chief Joanna Killian highlighted just how lit...
Shared Planning Lawyer
Up to £68,506 pa
Premium jobAre you a focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a varied and interesting caseload Apply for this job
Deputy Team Manager
£52,194 to £55,323 (inclusive of London Weighting)
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. Apply for this job
Corporate Planning and Performance Lead
£54,490 - £58,663
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Planning and Performance Lead Apply for this job
Shared Planning Lawyer
Up to £68,506 pa
Premium jobAre you a focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a varied and interesting caseload Apply for this job
Deputy Team Manager
£52,194 to £55,323 (inclusive of London Weighting)
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. Apply for this job
Corporate Planning and Performance Lead
£54,490 - £58,663
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Planning and Performance Lead Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
