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DEVOLUTION

MPs versus mayors: The battle to be local champions

By Pete Robbins | 08 September 2026

Pete Robbins looks at the tensions between MPs and mayors vying for the affections of their voters.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Replumbing Britain's growth model: how to unlock place-based investment

By Katie Johnston | 03 September 2026

Katie Johnston looks at unlocking place-based investment by giving local leaders greater capital ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Turning public spending into national prosperity

By Alison Barker | 02 September 2026

Councils should use their collective purchasing power to strengthen British Steel, jobs and local...

PLACE-MAKING

Economic rewiring must also benefit towns

By Sarah Norman | 26 August 2026

Barnsley’s story shows why towns need long-term investment, says Sarah Norman.

PROCUREMENT

Councils urged to pool buying powers to back British steel

By Ann McGauran | 26 August 2026

The chief executive and leader of North Lincolnshire Council have written to every English counci...

PLANNING

Mayors to get planning 'call in' powers

By Paul Marinko | 24 August 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to give regional mayors powers to 'call in' major planning decisio...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Could changing the way we think about care help deliver economic growth?

By Jim McKenna | 14 August 2026

Research commissioned by Cornwall Council shows social care drives economic growth, jobs, wellbei...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Devolution: A new era for local government

By Andrew Carter | 13 August 2026

Fiscal devolution promises greater local control, stronger institutions and new opportunities to ...

TRADE DEAL

Mayors to lead more trade missions, experts predict

By Dan Peters | 04 August 2026

The UK’s first joint mayoral-led mission to India due to take place later this year is a sign of ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: LGA vice-chair calls for devolution boundary review

By Dan Peters | 30 July 2026

A vice-chair of the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the geographies of the ‘les...

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frederica-diamanta

Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)

Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa

You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Communities Locality Lead

£53,051 - £57,372 per annum

We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance

This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job

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