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LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: Leading the way to embedding AI responsibly

By Michael Barrett | 23 February 2026

The opening challenge of LG Challenge 2026 took two competing local government teams to Lambeth L...

FINANCE

Local government finance settlement leaves sector divided

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2026

The most controversial local government finance settlement for years has divided the sector. Mart...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

What councils need to know about Martyn's law

By Nathan Emmerich | 12 February 2026

Nathan Emmerich looks at the role councils are playing during the implementation period of Martyn...

LGA

LGA slammed for failing to take its own advice

By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has been accused of failing to take its own advice on empl...

PERFORMANCE

Is it time to inspect homelessness?

By Jack Shaw | 11 February 2026

The Government is already laying much of the groundwork for an ‘Ofsted for homelessness’, says Ja...

LGA

This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support

By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026

Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape t...

FINANCE

Lessons in tourism levies

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin F...

LGA

Like it or not, the LGA still needs to change

By Heather Jameson | 05 February 2026

Joanna Killian has done what she was brought in to do - bringing the LGA up to date and making i...

PENSIONS

Councillors urge minimum pension age hike amid cost fears

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2026

Councillors are pushing for the minimum pension age to be increased by two years for more officer...

PAY

£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands

By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...

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Planning Strategy & Specialist Services Manager

HAY 2 up to £63,110

This is a senior role at the heart of Fenland’s place-shaping agenda. Apply for this job

Fenland District Council

Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer)

£Competitive

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Cheshire East Council

Assistant Director for Estate Strategy and Development  

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum

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Derbyshire County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Planning Strategy & Specialist Services Manager

HAY 2 up to £63,110

This is a senior role at the heart of Fenland’s place-shaping agenda. Apply for this job

Fenland District Council

Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer)

£Competitive

Choose Challenge. Choose Change. Choose Cheshire East. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Assistant Director for Estate Strategy and Development  

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum

Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

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