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A revolution in devolution?
DEVOLUTION

A revolution in devolution?

By Vicky Davis | 01 July 2026

The Government is making good progress in delivering on its devolution ambition, but there are challenges ahead, says Vicky Davis.

REORGANISATION

Rebuilding localism from the ashes of structural reform

By Colin Copus | 25 June 2026

Steve Leach and Colin Copus say that as reorganisation accelerates, leaders should consider how c...

DEVOLUTION

Getting to grips with mayoral commissioners

By Megan Tam | 16 June 2026

Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at the appointment of commissioners.

REORGANISATION

Supporting council leadership

By Max Wide | 10 June 2026

A Leadership Centre programme is aimed at helping middle managers forming unitaries to build rela...

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...

HIGH STREETS

Government launches £10m fund for high street rental auctions

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2026

The Government hopes to encourage more councils to utilise high street rental auction powers with...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation deadline 'tight and frankly unreasonable'

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2026

A district council has branded the Government’s local government reorganisation deadline ‘tight a...

FINANCE

Fiscal Devolution in England: Breaking Treasury Myths

By Jack Shaw | 01 June 2026

England’s highly centralised financial model has prompted calls to break up or restructure the Tr...

REORGANISATION

MHCLG's questions about structural change orders threaten relationships in Gloucestershire

By Kathy O'Leary | 27 May 2026

Kathy O'Leary says the strong relationships between the seven councils in Gloucestershire will be...

FINANCE

Fair Funding: Have rural councils in England really lost out?

By Gabriel Stewart | 26 May 2026

When it comes to spending power, exclusive Institute for Fiscal Studies’ analysis has found fundi...

MHCLG

MHCLG praises council capability on housing

By Joe Lepper | 22 May 2026

A senior Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) official has praised the i...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight

£69,037

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Director of Transport and Climate

£96,900 - £112,827

In Reading, we’re laying the foundations for a borough that is bold, connected and ready for what’s next. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Director of Planning, Economy and Public Protection

£96,900 - £112,827

Reading is one of the UK’s most dynamic urban economies. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

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