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POLICY AND POLITICS
Reeves' fiscal devolution must be ambitious and impactful
30 April 2026
Interim head of IPPR North, Mirte Boot, says chancellor Rachel Reeves has offered an opportunity that has been off the table for 30 years.
REORGANISATION
LGR disruption offers long-term opportunity
By Caroline Compton-James | 16 April 2026
Councils understand the longterm benefits that reorganisation can unlock, and are also clear abou...
HOUSING
New towns strategy faces critical test of local consent
By John Gregory | 01 April 2026
John Gregory examines how the Government's new towns programme prioritises speed over scale and w...
DATA & DIGITAL
Public wi-fi's critical role
By Gavin Wheeldon | 19 March 2026
Digital inclusion is about giving people the infrastructure, skills and support they need to be a...
HOUSING
Our CCN councils are pro-housing growth, if delivered the right way
By Simon Edwards | 19 March 2026
The planning system is one of the main ways people feel they can influence and shape their commun...
REGENERATION
River deep, feelings high
By Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst | 19 March 2026
The complex challenge of pollution in the River Wye and its tributaries called for a partnership ...
REORGANISATION
Getting local government reorganisation land transfers right
By Raj Flora-Seehra | 16 March 2026
By reviewing portfolios in advance, councils can avoid unnecessary complications and ensure the t...
FINANCE
Britain's growth is constrained by having only one wealth-generating city
By Abdool Kara | 12 March 2026
Abdool Kara says: 'We need to do more to ensure that capital investment and value-adding workers ...
RESILIENCE
Local Power Plan will fail unless we share power, not just infrastructure
By Emily Morrison | 24 February 2026
Emily Morrison says that done right, the Local Power Plan could help build local resilience for d...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Combined authority blocks release of mass transit report
By Dan Peters | 19 February 2026
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has refused to release a report by a government body int...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Treasury control over transport is stalling regional growth, IPPR warns
By William Eichler | 18 February 2026
Centralised Treasury control over transport spending is constraining regional growth, according t...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Ministers back down on forced mayors in devolution Bill
- Being on the money with finance recruitment
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
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