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INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Insecurity: the missing piece of the productivity puzzle
By Saffron Woodcraft | 09 July 2026
New research shows reducing insecurity can boost productivity, earnings and inclusive economic growth across local communities, says Saffron Woodcraft.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Building prosperity that stays local
By Nigel Wilcock | 19 June 2026
From major infrastructure projects to urban regeneration, successful places are those that conver...
DEVOLUTION
Government must invest in sector's capacity and agency
By Mo Baines | 08 June 2026
Mo Baines argues that councils’ crucial role as convenors of economic stakeholders and partnershi...
LGA
Local authorities are central to building the places where people live, work and socialise
By Louise Gittins | 27 May 2026
UKREiiF became a platform for demonstrating how a solid partnership between local government and ...
SOCIAL CARE
Beating the Budget: System-led sustainability for social care
By Amy Long | 24 November 2025
Amy Long looks at finding the levers that adults and children’s services can use to build future-...
SKILLS
Investing in skills for inclusive local growth in Bucks
By Rachael Shimmin | 04 November 2025
Buckinghamshire Council’s approach to jobs, employability and skills shows how local leadership c...
COHESION
Why local growth promotes unity
By Tom Lloyd Goodwin | 28 October 2025
Tackling inequality isn’t just about investing in the high-growth sectors of the Industrial Strat...
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...
DEVOLUTION
MPs should back mayors to avoid angry DINO-sores
By Mark Lloyd, RSA | 15 October 2025
Mark Lloyd argues that having promised big on decentralisation through the ‘take back control’ bi...
HOUSING
Avoiding enclaves for the affluent
By Darren Rodwell | 15 October 2025
The Government is to set up a New Towns Unit. Darren Rodwell says unlocking the potential of new ...
DEVOLUTION
The politics of shaping place
By Annabel Smith | 07 October 2025
Annabel Smith detected a shift in focus towards local leadership at this year’s Labour Party conf...
Director of People Services
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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