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FINANCE

The process for fiscal devolution is clear and the deadline is real

By Mike Emmerich | 20 March 2026

Mike Emmerich says that while much remains unresolved, the Chancellor’s proposition to give local...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Missions mirage

By Jonathan Werran | 18 March 2026

The absence of a genuine national growth plan and an accompanying plausible narrative is a block ...

MAYORS

Government to introduce local scrutiny committees for mayors

By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026

The Government is proposing to establish ‘local scrutiny committees’ to oversee strategic authori...

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

Places: a call for more coterminosity

By Dr Catherine Howe | 18 March 2026

Catherine Howe asks: What if, instead of tussles over public sector reform between places and Whi...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum: Warning against 'more of the same' post-reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2026

Fundamental questions remain to be answered in the local government reorganisation process, The M...

TRANSFORMATION

How to tackle the challenges of 2026

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...

HEALTH

Helping mayors map a path to better places

By Mark Sandford | 03 March 2026

Mark Sandford says a new approach to working out the potential impact of development decisions on...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

The first steps to getting young people working

By Ben Lucas | 03 March 2026

Ben Lucas says devolution of youth unemployment services is key to economic growth.

DEVOLUTION

A pivotal moment for mayors

By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2026

The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positi...

REORGANISATION

Council reorganisations: The importance of good endings ahead of new beginnings

By Claire Ward | 16 February 2026

Mel Stevens, Ellen Care and Claire Ward say that to seize the opportunities local government reor...

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frederica-diamanta

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

Team Manager Child Permanence and Family Reunification

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

We are offering an excellent opportunity for a Team Manager to join our highly acclaimed service Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Chief Executive

£205,000-£225,000

Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in over 50 years. From April 2027... Apply for this job

East Surrey

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