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LEADERSHIP

Local councils' three-boss problem

By Blair McPherson | 17 September 2026

Blair McPherson looks at how chief executives maintain political neutrality and organisational cl...

HOUSING

Making missions reality: discussion to delivery

By Adele Gritten | 16 September 2026

Now is the time for the Government to turn rhetoric into action, writes Adele Gritten

POLICY AND POLITICS

LCN call for ideas

By Dan Peters | 16 September 2026

The Local Councils Network (LCN) has called for ‘practical, evidence-based’ proposals to present ...

DEVOLUTION

Greater devolution will demand leadership, accountability and purposeful action

By Jon Rowney | 16 September 2026

Rewiring the State offers local government an opportunity to reshape power, services and outcomes...

LEADERSHIP

Future Forum Midlands: Council chiefs should only make an external case for cash

By Ann McGauran | 09 September 2026

Local authority chiefs need to make the case for more resources externally rather than within the...

REORGANISATION

Knowing when to widen the lens

By Sophie Thornton | 09 September 2026

Sophie Thornton says Surrey’s LGR experience highlights the importance of early preparation, coll...

TRANSFORMATION

EXCLUSIVE: Croydon concerns over transformation

By Dan Peters | 08 September 2026

Croydon LBC’s corporate management team and commissioners have privately expressed concerns about...

LEADERSHIP

Time to think; space to lead

By Nicola Monk | 03 September 2026

Nicola Monk introduces the Local Government Executive Leadership Programme.

REORGANISATION

What local leadership needs to thrive

By Robin Rogers | 27 August 2026

Reflecting on the Government’s preference for three unitaries for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire,...

LEADERSHIP

When pragmatism becomes an excuse for bad leadership

By Blair McPherson | 21 August 2026

Blair McPherson looks at how chief executives can distinguish necessary tough decisions from lead...

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