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A certain view of local government
POLICY

A certain view of local government

By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026

Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaulle as it starts to construct the strongest case for its survival in the Rewiring the State world.

DEVOLUTION

May 8: The day city regions fractured from within

By David Marlow | 21 May 2026

David Marlow says the post-7 May political composition of England’s six Integrated Settlement May...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Making growth work harder

By Jon Ainger | 14 May 2026

Jon Ainger looks at why reducing deprivation is key to true economic success

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Developing devolution

By David Blackman | 13 May 2026

UK plans for fiscal devolution, announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves, could significantly reshap...

REGENERATION

Creating workable cities

By Patricia Brown | 23 February 2026

As London boroughs strive to increase housing, industrial land is disappearing. A workable city n...

DEVOLUTION

Government using strategic planning agenda to speed up devo

By Joe Lepper | 18 February 2026

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s use of its strategic planning agenda to speed up ...

PLANNING

Planning power grab bid

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2025

The Government is seeking to gain more powers to prevent councils refusing planning permission.

REGENERATION

Institutional capital unlocking UK regeneration

By Tom Roberts | 19 September 2025

There is no lack of vision when it comes to local authority regeneration projects but they are of...

DEVOLUTION

Devon outlines plans for expanded devo deal

By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2025

Council leaders in Devon are pressing ahead with expanded devolution plans, without the need for ...

PLACE-MAKING

Cities that measure what's easy will miss what's essential

By Nick Kemp | 28 July 2025

Cllr Nick Kemp explains how a city-level environmental, social and governance framework for Newca...

SPENDING REVIEW

Spending Review: The implications for economic development and growth

By Nigel Wilcock | 12 June 2025

The importance of economic development within the Spending Review to managing the delivery of pro...

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Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

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up to £160,217

The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job

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