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ECONOMIC GROWTH

A missed opportunity?

By Dawn Redpath | 31 July 2025

The Government must look beyond its heartlands in its efforts to drive growth, says Dawn Redpath.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growing towards health

By Sharlene McGee | 31 July 2025

New devolution powers and local growth plans should lay the ground for health in all policies, no...

HOUSING

A'no-brainer' approach to utilising empty properties

By Steve Grimshaw | 23 July 2025

The No Use Empty Kent scheme has led the way for 20 years in bringing houses, shops and business...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Economic development needs to be a central driver of reorganisation

By Caroline Green | 22 July 2025

Reorganisation is a rare chance to realign governance with how economies actually function, says ...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

On the right path to fiscal devo

By Alun Hughes | 16 July 2025

Government accepts the fiscal devolution principle, says Alun Hughes, and he argues that a County...

FINANCE

Fair funding finally within sight

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 July 2025

Full council tax equalisation will have a huge impact for the most deprived areas, but for the se...

LGA CONFERENCE

Proud to serve the sector

By Louise Gittins | 03 July 2025

Writing in LGA Conference week, newly re-elected chair Cllr Louise Gittins reflects on the Govern...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking the potential of cities other than London is not optional

By Andrew Carter | 03 July 2025

Responding to the Government's publication of the Industrial Strategy, Andrew Carter says 'there...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate strategy: More benefits than burdens

By Adele Gritten | 03 July 2025

Net zero ambitions can, and must, go hand in hand with local growth, writes Adele Gritten

ANGELA RAYNER

Government set to reveal targets for performance

By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2025

Plans for a fresh regime of local government targets are expected to be announced by deputy prime...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Design Services

£77,536 - £83,366

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Lincolnshire County Council

Director of Adult Social Care Operations

£111,669 – £123,071

Manchester is a city that defines innovation, energy and ambition. Apply for this job

Manchester City Council

Director of Commissioning and Transformation

£111,669 – £123,071

Manchester is a city that defines innovation, energy and ambition. Apply for this job

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