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FUNDING
Wandsworth uses Communities Act to fight funding cuts
By Martin Ford | 02 September 2026
Wandsworth LBC is to use legislation introduced almost 20 years ago in an attempt to fend off gov...
SOCIAL CARE
Why social care reform must tackle more than cost
By Gerard Crofton-Martin | 02 September 2026
Social care reform must deal with financial inequality and widen choice, control and personalisat...
HOUSING
Government announces £10bn to kickstart council housebuilding drive
By William Eichler | 25 August 2026
Local authority leaders have welcomed the first wave of funding from the Government's £39bn Socia...
FINANCE
Welsh funding reforms to begin 2028 at the earliest
By Martin Ford | 21 August 2026
Welsh council funding reforms will be introduced in 2028 at the earliest, ministers have said.
DEVOLUTION
Emmerich review: 'Building capability' is the devo challenge
By Mike Emmerich | 20 August 2026
The first paper from a review of how to turn devolution into sustainable growth has said the chal...
REORGANISATION
28 years later - lessons from Herefordshire's unitary journey
By Cllr Roger Phillips | 19 August 2026
Reflecting on Herefordshire Council’s reorganisation 28 years ago, leader Cllr Jonathan Lester an...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
The case for fundamental reform of adult social care
By Alison Whiteley | 14 August 2026
Alison Whiteley explains why councils must help shape a more preventative, person-centred future ...
FINANCE
How to turn one council pound into many
By Dawn Bébe | 13 August 2026
Dawn Bébe looks at how councils can stretch limited funding, unlock community investment and stre...
DEVOLUTION
Turning delay into delivery
By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026
Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority was born amid a two-year delay to the mayoral ...
DEVOLUTION
Mayors to share income tax by 2028
By Martin Ford | 30 July 2026
Every mayor will be offered a share of income tax and business rates retention, the Government ha...
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£153,592 - £168,952
Premium jobShape something new. Change children's lives. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Officer Place
£129,606
This role is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Place... Apply for this job
- ICB mergers delayed due to reorganisation review
- SEND deficits to hit £10bn by 2028
- How AI can help UK councils improve resident experience and service delivery
- Can an ordinary citizen actually follow a council decision?
- LGR: We cannot simply hit pause on our services and new initiatives in Breckland
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