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Section 106 is only as strong as the conversations behind it
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Section 106 is only as strong as the conversations behind it

By James Wright | 20 July 2026

James Wright explains how early collaboration helps turn Section 106 obligations into measurable social value and stronger community outcomes.

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 gr...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

County Councils Network: The local government priorities for Burnham's premiership

By Simon Edwards | 09 July 2026

Simon Edwards says Andy Burnham has begun fleshing out what his premiership could look like, whil...

LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: A winning model for industrial growth and environmental improvement

By Virginia Ponton | 30 June 2026

The final challenge of LG Challenge 2026 called on teams to develop a long-term approach to manag...

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...

FINANCE

There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility

By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2026

Greater borrowing freedoms, so that councils can invest confidently in housing, infrastructure an...

HOUSING

Market-shaping councils, better housing outcomes

By Joanne Drew | 11 June 2026

Joanne Drew considers the role of councils in enabling housing delivery and shaping local housing...

LEGAL

Councils could face bill after legal clash

By Neil Merrick | 28 May 2026

At least 40 councils are waiting to discover if they need to repay money to housebuilders as more...

MHCLG

MHCLG praises council capability on housing

By Joe Lepper | 22 May 2026

A senior Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) official has praised the i...

INVESTMENT

Building an NS&I for the sector: reconnecting with citizen investors

By Karl Harder | 13 May 2026

In recent years, UK Government policy has been focused on keeping more of the trillions we hold i...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Liberating nature-based infrastructure

By Stephen O'Malley | 13 May 2026

Local authorities lack the funding and co-ordination to respond effectively to climate risks like...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Estate Strategy and Development

£71,202 - £77,495

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Team Manager

£52,413 - £54,495 per annum

We are currently recruiting for Team Manager to join our dedicated Children in Care Team. Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Head of Revenues and Benefits

£61,101 - £64,553 per annum

To lead and manage our Revenues and Benefits services. This encompasses Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and Council Tax support. Apply for this job

West Lindsey Council

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