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Building prosperity that stays local
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 convert growth into lasting social and economic benefits, says Nigel Wilcock.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Regional trade envoy call

By Joe Lepper | 10 June 2026

Mayoral strategic authorities (MSAs) should work with the Government to recruit regional trade en...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Innovation needs place leadership to deliver lasting growth

By Caroline Green | 08 June 2026

Transformational innovation can drive jobs and prosperity, but only if councils create the condit...

FINANCE

Government to crack down on risky council investments

By Neil Merrick | 29 May 2026

Ministers are poised to crackdown on risky council investments using new powers to patrol ‘excess...

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 ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Three ways to help opposition councillors play their role effectively

By Piali Das Gupta | 27 May 2026

The importance of opposition councillors should not be underestimated, writes Piali Das Gupta. He...

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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Turning the dial on growth

By Mark Bretton | 01 May 2026

Delivering local growth has just got a lot harder, says Mark Bretton. But he believes Business Bo...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Rethinking the Better Care Fund

By Mark Palethorpe | 22 April 2026

Moving integrated care from rhetoric to reality calls for an urgent review of how resources like ...

FINANCE

Woking-owned ThamesWey debt exceeds £600m

By Martin Ford | 20 April 2026

Woking BC’s wholly owned company racked up debts of more than £600m, according to its latest acco...

SIGOMA

From spreadsheets to services: How Fair Funding is starting to reach communities

By Sally Jameson | 09 April 2026

Having worked hard to secure the Fair Funding Settlement, the responsibility now is to show clear...

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Transport and Major Work Manager

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Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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