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REORGANISATION
How we manage LGR without losing focus on vital regeneration work is paramount
By Sheila Oxtoby | 25 March 2026
LGR is clearly a huge challenge, says Sheila Oxtoby, 'but we are determined not to lose sight of delivering on our key strategies via initiatives like Pride in Place'.
DEVOLUTION
Now it's time to seize the initiative
By Simon Kaye | 25 March 2026
Simon Kaye sees an opportunity for a sceptical sector to push hard for further devolution.
FUTURE FORUM
Future Forum: Councils urged to embrace Total Place
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Councils should seize the opportunity presented by ministers’ renewed interest in Total Place, ac...
FUTURE FORUM
Future Forum: Councils must put 'rules and tools' in place ahead of political change
By Ann McGauran | 12 March 2026
Councils need to put ‘rules and tools ‘ in place if they are expecting a political change ‘or a ...
WORKFORCE
Future Forum: Senior job opportunities on horizon
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Local government reorganisation offers job market ‘opportunities’ as well as challenges for senio...
REORGANISATION
Future Forum: Reorganisation threat to transformation
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Fears that ambitions to include transformation alongside local government reorganisation may not ...
FINANCE
Future Forum: SEND bail out risks disincentivising action says IFS
By Paul Marinko | 12 March 2026
The Government’s bail out of Special Educational Need and Disabilities (SEND) deficits risks disc...
FUTURE FORUM
Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2026
Fundamental questions remain to be answered in the local government reorganisation process, The M...
SOCIAL CARE
Future Forum: Casey calls for public service 'coterminosity'
By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026
Baroness Louise Casey has argued ‘coterminosity’ across public services is key for achieving real...
DEVOLUTION
The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo
By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026
The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...
DEVOLUTION
Future Forum North: Time for mayors to deliver
By Martin Ford | 05 December 2025
Now is the time for mayors to deliver, the newly-appointed envoy for the Northern Growth Corridor...
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
Community Safety Service Manager
£72,878 - £80,741
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
Community Safety Service Manager
£72,878 - £80,741
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job
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