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Helping mayors map a path to better places
HEALTH

Helping mayors map a path to better places

By Mark Sandford | 03 March 2026

Mark Sandford says a new approach to working out the potential impact of development decisions on population health could make it easier for mayors to reap the rewards of joining up local policy.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system

By Caroline Green | 03 March 2026

Caroline Green says reorganisation must be more than ensuring safe and legal transition or one co...

PERFORMANCE

A framework for building trust in councils

By Abdool Kara | 26 February 2026

The outcomes framework is an opportunity to drive clearer insight into public sector outcomes and...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Statistics body confirms cutbacks

By Joe Lepper | 23 February 2026

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the extent of cutbacks to its sub-national ...

LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: Leading the way to embedding AI responsibly

By Michael Barrett | 23 February 2026

The opening challenge of LG Challenge 2026 took two competing local government teams to Lambeth L...

PERFORMANCE

From outputs to outcomes

By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026

Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...

PERFORMANCE

The local outcomes framework comes with risks

By Ian Miller | 17 February 2026

Ian Miller says the local outcomes framework is a tool to allow Whitehall to intervene and he is ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Home Office trying to restore sharing of asylum data

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026

Senior Home Office officials have told councils they are trying to restore their access to inform...

AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...

REORGANISATION

Digital thinking must drive reorganisation

By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026

Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...

SCOTLAND

Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor

By Lee Peart | 08 January 2026

A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed dis...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Neighbourhoods

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing, forward thinking organisation at a pivotal moment. Apply for this job

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Policy, Performance and Systems Manager

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We are seeking a Policy, Performance and Systems Manager to provide strategic & operational leadership across our procurement ecosystem. Apply for this job

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