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SOCIAL CARE
Funding pledge could shackle social care reform
By Martin Ford | 07 July 2026
The prospects for social care reform under an Andy Burnham government could be constrained by his tax pledges.
LGA CONFERENCE
Steadying the LGA ship
By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2026
As the Local Government Association heads to Bournemouth for its annual conference, can it adapt ...
LGA CONFERENCE
Getting the LGA fighting fit
By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2026
New Local Government Association chair Eamonn O’Brien tells Heather Jameson that councils must se...
EDUCATION
Education secretary writes to councils over 'phantom NEETs'
By William Eichler | 02 July 2026
Councils across England have been put on notice by education secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is...
DEVOLUTION
Devolution must not be duplication, minister claims
By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2026
Devolution ‘must met devolution, not duplication’, the chief secretary to the prime minister has ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Simpson to lead No.10 North
By Neil Merrick | 30 June 2026
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) chief executive Caroline Simpson is reportedly being...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
McCabe steps down from Norfolk CC
By Martin Ford | 25 June 2026
Norfolk CC's chief executive, Tom McCabe, has announced he is to stand down from the role.
REORGANISATION
Hampshire and Portsmouth to challenge local government reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 24 June 2026
Two of the largest councils in Hampshire have become the latest to launch a legal challenges agai...
LEADERSHIP
Leading through change
By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2026
Amid council political upheavals and an increasing equality, diversity and inclusion backlash, th...
ELECTIONS
Coming to terms with political balance
By Colin Mellors | 24 June 2026
Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexi...
SEND
Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
By Martin Ford | 23 June 2026
The Government has rejected calls by MPs to boost councils’ powers over health partners to provid...
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