Title

Devolution: A bumpy ride down the tracks
DEVOLUTION

Devolution: A bumpy ride down the tracks

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2026

The devolution train has left the station, but now the difficult part begins, says Michael Burton.

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Make passing on climate emergency knowledge part of the reorganisation plan

By Cllr Peter Schwier | 09 November 2026

Whatever shape Essex takes next, its climate know-how must come with it, argues Peter Schwier.

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.

REORGANISATION

Changing places, not just boundaries: what's missing from the LGR announcement

By Adele Gritten | 02 November 2026

As the dust starts to settle following last week’s government announcement on reorganisation, Ade...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Four councils reject planning rule change

By Dan Peters | 30 October 2026

Four English councils have rejected government reforms transferring planning decisions from elect...

REORGANISATION

LGR cannot stagger on as a zombie policy

By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 October 2026

Jonathan Carr-West says there’s clearly a sense in the sector that the window to get reorganisati...

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...

BUDGET 2026

Rewired Budget

By Jonathan Werran | 29 October 2026

Reflecting on the Budget and the fiscal devolution roadmap, and looking ahead to the Rewiring the...

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...

ROUGH SLEEPING

Budget 2026: 'Further £430m' to tackle rough sleeping

By Ann McGauran | 28 October 2026

Chancellor John Healey today committed to providing an ‘additional £430m’ to tackle rough sleepin...

AI

North Yorkshire's AI disrupters

By Ann McGauran | 27 October 2026

As a local authority at the forefront of using artificial intelligence, North Yorkshire Council i...

frederica-diamanta

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

North Yorkshire Council

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

Nottingham City Council

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

Nottingham City Council

See More Jobs
frederica-diamanta

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

North Yorkshire Council

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

Nottingham City Council

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

Nottingham City Council

See More Jobs
-->