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FUNDING

Adding up the price of local government interventions

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2025

As more councils in intervention increases, the price tag for commissioners is skyrocketing. Dan ...

DEVOLUTION

Fragmented councils threaten English Devolution Bill success

By Simon Goacher | 30 October 2025

Simon Goacher says the rise of Reform UK and the shortcomings of the Government’s Devolution Bill...

DEVOLUTION

Tourist tax could pave way to greater fiscal devolution

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2025

Enabling mayors in England to levy tourist taxes could pave the way for greater fiscal devolution...

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Balancing UK industrial strategy with Local Growth Plans

By Paige Portal | 27 October 2025

Paige Portal looks at whether local government can balance the Industrial Strategy’s national pri...

LGA

Government stands firm on committee system abolition

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2025

Local government minister Steve Reed has rebuffed a plea to look again at its move to scrap the c...

FAIR FUNDING

EXCLUSIVE: Fair funding fightback

By Martin Ford | 23 October 2025

An alliance of urban authorities is pressing the Government to change tack on the fair funding re...

SEND

SEND needs bold, comprehensive reform

By Rachael Wardell | 20 October 2025

The SEND White Paper represents a critical opportunity to create a system that genuinely serves c...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting good relationships centre stage

By Dr Jo Casebourne | 20 October 2025

New ministers have urged councils to lead reforms for children and young people by investing in r...

SOLACE

SOLACE: Funding fails to offset the years of lost cash, claims president

By Heather Jameson | 16 October 2025

Central government funding for regeneration is positive but ‘can only go so far in offsetting the...

PRODUCTIVITY

How productive is local government – and are there any savings left?

By Jeremy Cooper | 15 October 2025

As the sector awaits the launch of the Local Government Outcomes Framework, how ready is local go...

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Strategic Director – Housing and Investment

£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job

City of Lincoln Council

Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Housing and Investment

£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job

City of Lincoln Council

Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)

c.£95,000

Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job

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