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GOVERNANCE
Cross party leadership for better local government
By Adrian Pritchard | 21 October 2026
As coalition administrations become more prevalent, Adrian Pritchard asks if cross party working is ever achievable and does it deliver.
GOVERNANCE
Local government: Leading through testing times
By Ann McGauran | 21 October 2026
Natalie Brahma-Pearl and Stephen Gabriel talk to Ann McGauran about the challenges faced by globa...
GOVERNANCE
Getting online back in line
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Social media has had a seismic impact on the political landscape, but it now faces calls to curb ...
FUNDING
Government faces formal challenge over funding
By Martin Ford | 19 October 2026
Kensington and Chelsea LBC has announced it will press ahead with a formal challenge to the Gover...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Prioritising action on standards is a must for PM
By Heather Jameson | 15 October 2026
Heather Jameson says it may be great news to hear that Andy Burnham is committed to delivering re...
DEVOLUTION
Strategic authorities: Swerving the 'screw up'
By Paul Marinko | 13 October 2026
The Government’s commitment to a roll out of powerful strategic authorities across the country is...
ELECTIONS
Modernising local government election services for the future
By Peter Stanyon | 12 October 2026
Tinkering with the voting system is not enough, it’s time for a wholescale review of how we deliv...
CORE CITIES UK
Core Cities UK: We want to build on common ground to shape a strong urban alliance
By Cllr Liam Robinson | 08 October 2026
An urban dinner during the Labour Party conference reinforced how much common ground exists betwe...
POLITICS
Brave Jim squaring up for a fight
By Heather Jameson | 01 October 2026
Local government minister Jim McMahon is setting his sights on renewed reorganisation and reformi...
DEVOLUTION
Robust accountability is key to successful devolution
By Adam Terry | 30 September 2026
Effective scrutiny can make devolution work for local leaders and the communities they serve, say...
LGR
Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2026
Local government minister Jim McMahon has vowed to ‘come back stronger’ after pausing plans for r...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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