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ELECTIONS
Moving on from political limbo: Dealing with no overall control in English councils
By Neil Merrick | 17 June 2026
With more than half the country’s councils now in no overall control, chief executives are having to play an even more pivotal role at the heart of many local authorities. Neil Merrick investigates.
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...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Minister urges councils to hand services to residents
By Neil Merrick | 09 June 2026
Placing communities in charge of services will help cut costs and reduce the chance of council fa...
PLANNING
Greater Cambridge Development Corporation launched
By Martin Ford | 03 June 2026
Government plans to press ahead with a development corporation in Cambridge have been met with di...
SOLACE
Local politicians should not mistake professional challenge for obstruction
By Graeme McDonald | 28 May 2026
Graeme McDonald says council officers should give honest, sometimes uncomfortable, professional a...
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...
LEGISLATION
Bill 'first step' in fiscal devolution era
By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026
The Overnight Visitor Levy Bill is the ‘first step in a new era of fiscal devolution in England’,...
GOVERNANCE
Turning more complex council politics into effective local governance
By Owen Mapley | 12 May 2026
Officer-member relationships matter more than ever in local government’s new reality, and the pri...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform UK councillors back down in row over airport loan
By Neil Merrick | 11 May 2026
Doncaster City Council is to borrow £57m to help reopen its airport after Reform UK councillors b...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Mayor steps into chief executive row with Reform UK councillors
By Neil Merrick | 05 May 2026
Doncaster’s Labour mayor has stepped into the row between chief executive Damian Allen and Reform...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning
By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026
Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over ...
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Transport and Major Work Manager
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Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of Property & Regeneration
£88,633 - £100,994
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced professional Apply for this job
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The Mayor is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive who can work with him to achieve his bold and ambitious vision for Hull and East Yorkshire. Apply for this job
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