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Why is trust dropping in local government?
POLICY

Why is trust dropping in local government?

By Ben Page | 27 January 2026

Ben Page says that for local government, keeping its remaining credibility 'will require more than just balancing the books, it will require a level of candour and engagement with residents that we...

SEND

Minister addresses council leaders on SEND reforms

By Martin Ford | 23 January 2026

The minister leading reform of services for children with special educational needs and disabilit...

HOUSING

Housing approvals drop in final quarter of 2025

By Paul Marinko | 06 January 2026

New data has revealed the number of housing projects granted approval dropped by 17% in the last ...

PEOPLE

Studdert departs New Local for No10

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2025

The chief executive of local government think-tank New Local has been appointed as special advise...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Devo Bill amendments to protect councillors' addresses

By Paul Marinko | 24 November 2025

Ministers have acted upon Conservative calls to table amendments to the Devo Bill so councillors’...

REORGANISATION

Government urged to stop reorganisation or face 'massive car crash'

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2025

Government should be told to stop Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) or face a ‘massive car cr...

LEADERSHIP

Reinvesting in corporate functions for council resilience

By Piali Das Gupta | 11 November 2025

Piali Das Gupta asks if the corporate centre is due to make a comeback in local government.

AI

EXCLUSIVE: AI to analyse consulation responses on local government reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 04 November 2025

Ministers have been warned Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot replace ‘robust’ analysis, with Wh...

POLICY AND POLITICS

McMahon backs co-operatives for growth

By Paul Marinko | 22 October 2025

Former devolution minister Jim McMahon has urged the Government to go much further to support co-...

POLITICS

It's Party time

By Hannah Lazell | 16 September 2025

Hannah Lazell explores what conferences do, why they matter, and how to gain valuable insights – ...

FINANCE

IFS: SEND review needs to offer long-term solution

By Joe Lepper | 12 September 2025

The forthcoming Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) review needs to offer a long-te...

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Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

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£110-150k

At Camden, we don’t just deliver services - we work alongside communities to challenge injustice and drive real social change. Apply for this job

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