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Balancing politics and governance
POLICY AND POLITICS

Balancing politics and governance

By Abdool Kara | 02 July 2026

As political divergence grows, are stronger statutory officer protections needed to safeguard governance as political divergence grows, asks Abdool Kara.

HOUSING

The net zero realist

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2026

Housing remains one of the greatest strains on council finances and the Government’s public promi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Managing the mission to beef up growth

By Ann McGauran | 10 June 2026

The National Wealth Fund has significantly broadened its remit. Through its regional project acce...

NET ZERO

If not 'net zero', what's the goal?

By Eamon Grimes | 04 June 2026

The energy transition is not being held back by ambition, but by systemic constraint writes Eamon...

WASTE

LGR: Waste and recycling

By Andy Gore | 04 June 2026

Reorganisation offers an unprecedented opportunity for transformation of waste and recycling serv...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Carbon reduction radical rethink call

By Neil Merrick | 20 May 2026

Ministers have been urged to radically rethink how they reduce carbon emissions in public buildin...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: The next decade of local energy leadership

By Andrew Spencer | 13 May 2026

Warm, efficient homes are no longer a niche housing or fuel poverty issue; they are becoming a de...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Rethinking carbon offsetting: Why local government needs a radical new model

By Ross Lowrie | 05 May 2026

The North East’s experience shows that a credible, locally governed model for decarbonised growth...

HOUSING

The Warm Homes Plan: Why local leadership and early planning matter

By Paul Bourgeois | 26 February 2026

Councils that plan early and lead locally on retrofitting will be best placed to shape programmes...

ENERGY

Local energy, local control

By Eamon Grimes | 19 February 2026

Local authority investment in renewable electricity offers long-term budget stability and reduced...

NET ZERO

Whitehall sets up virtual meetings to clarify councils' net zero roles

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 19 December 2025

Whitehall has formed a virtual working group with local government officers to provide ‘clarity’ ...

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frederica-diamanta

Information Governance Manager and Deputy DPO

£57,171 - £72,186

Information Governance Manager & Deputy... Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Communities

up to £98k

Leading today. Designing tomorrow. Apply for this job

Erewash Borough Council

Director of Place

up to £98k

Leading today. Designing tomorrow. Apply for this job

Erewash Borough Council

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