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Building prosperity that stays local
ECONOMIC GROWTH

Building prosperity that stays local

By Nigel Wilcock | 19 June 2026

From major infrastructure projects to urban regeneration, successful places are those that convert growth into lasting social and economic benefits, says Nigel Wilcock.

CULTURE

Unlocking the true power of culture

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2026

Bradford’s year as City of Culture may be over, but it has left an imprint on the people and plac...

EQUAL PAY

Two-thirds of councils facing a live equal pay risk

By Simon Christian | 03 June 2026

The real decision facing leaders now is whether to address equal pay early and deliberately, or m...

LEADERSHIP

Calling out the double standards

By Matina Marougka | 01 June 2026

Matina Marougka says her study of women in senior roles in local government, the NHS and the char...

LEGAL

Southport Inquiry: a damning verdict

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2026

The inquiry into the devastating knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children in 2...

TRANSFORMATION

Local government: riding the wave of change

By Jonathan Carr-West | 22 April 2026

Jonathan Carr-West looks at the challenges of leading councils through turbulent times.

FUNDING

When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators

By Ben Page | 13 April 2026

When a council sells off art for ‘small change', it sends a signal to the public that the state i...

PLACE-MAKING

From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth

By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026

Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes fro...

REGENERATION

River deep, feelings high

By Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst | 19 March 2026

The complex challenge of pollution in the River Wye and its tributaries called for a partnership ...

COMMUNICATIONS

Reimagining the corporate video

By Nick Eveleigh | 17 March 2026

A poem by a young Chelmsford spoken word artist became the foundation of a two-minute piece of ci...

REORGANISATION

Getting ready for the big LGR reset

By Ann McGauran | 26 February 2026

Anna Earnshaw talks to Ann McGauran about reorganisation’s biggest risk, and what central Governm...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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