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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 deliver elections, says Peter Stanyon.
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...
POLITICS
Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2026
Social care tax rises are set to be a big battleground for the next election after Prime Minister...
REORGANISATION
Is local government reorganisation still in the race?
By Michael Burton | 25 September 2026
The Government has postponed one complex reform, LGR, in favour of another, devolution, which is ...
COMMUNICATIONS
Defining the 2030 council comms leadership challenge
By Andrea Newman | 23 September 2026
Future communications leaders in local government will need greater judgement, influence, resilie...
POLICY
A certain view of local government
By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026
Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaul...
REORGANISATION
Getting ahead of council reform in Nottinghamshire
By Ann McGauran | 22 September 2026
Nottinghamshire’s councils are developing a framework covering safe, legal, transformational and ...
FUNDING
Government faces possible legal challenge over funding cuts
By Martin Ford | 18 September 2026
The Conservative Party has instructed lawyers to look into mounting a legal challenge over cuts t...
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Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Apply for this job
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A changing funding environment, rising demand and increasing costs bring new challenges, and we are facing them head on. Apply for this job
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