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FINANCE
The job of delivering a more sustainable council finance system is far from over
By Paul Honeyben | 26 February 2026
The task of delivering a more sustainable local government finance system is – at best – only half done, and four challenges remain, says Paul Honeyben.
HEALTH
Digital Health Tools: Supporting Healthier Communities at Scale
By Joseph Rham | 26 February 2026
GLL’s Joseph Rham explores how the use of digital platforms is leading to measurable improvements...
WELLBEING
Prevention first: Why food insecurity must be addressed before crisis hits
By Vic Harper | 09 February 2026
Prevention is the only way to reduce the hardship caused by food insecurity at scale and support ...
HEALTH
The NHS 10 Year Plan: Why listening at scale matters for local government
By Ruth Cousens | 28 January 2026
Ruth Cousens outlines what 250,000 voices reveal about prevention, place and the future role of c...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Counties want to be collaborative on adult social care
By By Simon Edwards | 21 January 2026
Baroness Casey’s review provides an opportunity to turn the focus towards investing in prevention...
REORGANISATION
Challenging the LGR wisdom
By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026
As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...
LEADERSHIP
A system for success
By Heather Jameson | 23 December 2025
Luton Council’s bold 2040 vision prioritises jobs, homes and safety. Heather Jameson talks to chi...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Moving from place-based budget pilots to mainstream practice
By Dr Simon Kaye | 16 December 2025
The Treasury must back real place-based budgets – not just another Red Book annex, warns Dr Simon...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation lessons
By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2025
As the current reorganisation wave begins, what insights are on offer from leaders who have alrea...
FINANCE
Prevention, people and the future of public services in Wales
By Joanne Pitt | 05 December 2025
The idea of prevention being both necessary and achievable became a thread that ran through the ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Ofsted to drop headline 'one word' judgement for children's services inspections
By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2025
Ofsted has confirmed plans to change inspections of local authorities’ children’s services (ILACS...
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