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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 leadership and consistent government support, says Sir Michael Lyons.
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...
FUNDING
Government faces formal challenge over funding
By Martin Ford | 19 October 2026
Kensington and Chelsea LBC has announced it will press ahead with a formal challenge to the Gover...
AUTUMN BUDGET
Autumn Budget must provide the financial stability councils need
By Chris Cooke | 19 October 2026
Writing ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget, chair of SIGOMA mayor Chris Cooke says councils need ...
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- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
- A balanced first step on fiscal devolution
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
£139,000 per annum
Shape the future of a digitally enabled borough Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care Commissioning
£130,000 per annum
Transforming outcomes through integrated commissioning Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£145,000 per annum
Leading innovative, strengths-based social care that enables residents to live fulfilling and independent lives Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
- A balanced first step on fiscal devolution
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
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