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175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital
LIBRARIES

175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital

By Isobel Hunter | 09 October 2025

This year marks 175 years of the Public Libraries Act. Isobel Hunter says that while we celebrate the libraries of the past we must work together to secure their future.

REORGANISATION

Future Forum Midlands: Reorganisation should prize services over structures

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2025

Councils preparing for reorganisation have been urged to focus on delivering better services for ...

REORGANISATION

The flawed rationale behind reorganisation

By John Mortimer | 08 September 2025

John Mortimer argues that the logic and mindset behind a report that has helped to shape the curr...

FINANCE

Scottish Borders props up leisure services provider

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2025

Scottish Borders Council has agreed to provide a £1m loan to its leisure services provider as it ...

POLITICS

Cleverly returns to shadow Rayner

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2025

Former foreign and home secretary Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative front bench...

FUNDING

Call to close culture funding gap

By Martin Ford | 17 July 2025

London receives twice as much culture funding as the North, research by a think-tank has found.

LEADERSHIP

The truth about real leadership

By Pam Parkes | 09 July 2025

Meeting today’s challenges demands the same ambitious civic leadership as the last great age of m...

LEADERSHIP

What to expect from the three types of chief executives

By Blair McPherson | 03 June 2025

Former council director Blair McPherson explains the three types of chief executives – turnaround...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Cardiff's goals

By Heather Jameson | 15 May 2025

As Cardiff prepares to host games at football’s 2028 Euros, the city council is focused on delive...

REORGANISATION

LGR: Culture eats strategy for breakfast

By Adele Gritten | 15 May 2025

Organisational culture is crucial to the success of local government reorganisation, writes Adele...

INTERVENTION

Ministerial envoys to be sent to Warrington

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025

A team of ministerial envoys are to be sent to Warrington BC amid doubts over the council’s ‘will...

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Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

The Development Management service plays a vital role in shaping the built environment. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director of Children's Services

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We are looking for a visionary and values-driven Director of Children's Services Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director for Corporate Parenting

£88,225 - £105,726 per annum

This is a time of exciting and positive change in Suffolk. Apply for this job

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