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ELECTIONS
Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026
The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...
DEVOLUTION
The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo
By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026
The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...
MAYORS
North East mayor emphasises 'direct mandate' ahead of May elections
By Paul Marinko | 28 January 2026
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has warned parties fighting local elections in May of her ‘direct...
DEVOLUTION
Looking abroad for lessons on devolution
By Luke Raikes | 22 January 2026
Devolution in England must learn from the successes and failures in other countries, says Luke Ra...
DEVOLUTION
The march of the metro mayors
By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026
Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...
DEVOLUTION
Is English devolution in a holding pattern hiatus?
By David Blackman | 20 January 2026
What impact will the delays to the mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Hampshire and the Solent, ...
FINANCE
Auditors disclaim Tees Valley CA accounts for second year
By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2025
Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) finances will not be signed off for a second year running...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Moving from place-based budget pilots to mainstream practice
By Dr Simon Kaye | 16 December 2025
The Treasury must back real place-based budgets – not just another Red Book annex, warns Dr Simon...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Five lessons to usher in Total Place 2.0
By Stephen Taylor | 16 December 2025
Stephen Taylor welcomes the launch of place-based budget pilots across five mayoral authorities. ...
REGENERATION
Who is responsible for regeneration?
By Jack Shaw | 16 December 2025
The regeneration landscape is ill-defined and fragmented, says Jack Shaw. Is there a need to clar...
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Director of Public Health
£105,424 – £111,327
St Helens Borough Council is driving forward an ambitious programme of regeneration and transformation. Apply for this job
Senior Education Adviser
£60,269 - £68,860 per annum
Do you have a strong, successful track record in education? Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£208,116 per annum (April 2026 pay award pending)
As Chief Executive, you will inherit an organisation that is stable, ambitious and outward facing. Apply for this job
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