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POLITICS
Political change tests organisational maturity
By Adele Wylie | 09 July 2026
Reform UK controls North Northamptonshire Council, having won the majority of seats in the 2025 e...
DEVOLUTION
A new accountability architecture to enable fiscal devolution
By Marcus Johns | 08 July 2026
The next phase of devolution depends on stronger local governance, scrutiny and democratic accoun...
AI
Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?
By Samer Bagaeen | 02 July 2026
Samer Bagaeen examines why digital spatial development strategies must strengthen local democracy...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Strategic authority in senior role swap
By Dan Peters | 26 June 2026
West Yorkshire Combined Authority will replace its chief operating officer role with an executive...
FINANCE
Reshaping funding in Wales
By Paul Marinko | 18 June 2026
Wales’ local government minister Siân Gwenllian has confirmed work is underway on a review of the...
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...
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...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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