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ROUGH SLEEPING
Translating ambition on rough sleeping into action
By Jack Shaw | 03 November 2026
The Budget offers hope on rough sleeping, but big questions remain, says Jack Shaw.
YOUTH SERVICES
Ask young people first: what a new town taught me about planning for the next generation
By Saeed Atcha | 02 November 2026
Saeed Atcha looks at what happened when Ebbsfleet Development Corporation asked more than 300 you...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Local growth needs consistency, not constant reinvention
By Sir Michael Lyons | 30 October 2026
Sustainable local economic growth requires long-term regeneration partnerships, strong council le...
FINANCE
Council funding: Priorities for devolution and financial sustainability
By Tracy Bingham | 29 October 2026
Councils need fairer funding, greater fiscal powers and long-term certainty to deliver sustainabl...
FUNDING
New research supports a credible alternative to PWLB borrowing
By Karl Harder | 29 October 2026
Citizen lending can help councils to save money while deepening engagement, writes Karl Harder.
AUTUMN BUDGET
Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
By William Eichler | 28 October 2026
Mayors and local leaders will receive £285m of Good Growth funding and will have new borrowing po...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
By Martin Ford | 28 October 2026
A raft of new mayors and long-awaited ‘fiscal devolution roadmap’ have been announced by the Gove...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
A national care promise needs a local delivery guarantee
By Paul Burstow | 27 October 2026
A National Care Service needs sustainable funding, clear accountability and local capacity to del...
AUTUMN BUDGET
Local government seeks SEND deficit clarity ahead of Budget
By Martin Ford | 22 October 2026
Local government has called for clarity on deficits arising from special educational needs and di...
COMMUNITIES
Patient community funding builds long-term resilience
By David Williams | 21 October 2026
David Williams explains why building stronger communities requires patient funding.
WALES
Welsh Government to postpone council tax revaluation
By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026
The Welsh Government has announced plans to postponed council tax revaluation until after the nex...
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Corporate Director Community Development
£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is entering an exciting new phase of transformation, growth and opportunity. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG1)
As a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership Apply for this job
Director of Adults Service Development
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey Apply for this job
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