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Local government reform: Fiscal devolution, reorganisation and the future of councils
FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Local government reform: Fiscal devolution, reorganisation and the future of councils

By Heather Jameson | 04 November 2026

Heather Jameson says: 'The Budget and the reorganisation unpause have both set out a clear direction of travel: the future is Mayoral Strategic Authorities, with boosted capacity and a state rebuil...

ROUGH SLEEPING

Translating ambition on rough sleeping into action

By Jack Shaw | 03 November 2026

The Budget offers hope on rough sleeping, but big questions remain, says Jack Shaw.

ROUGH SLEEPING

Budget 2026: 'Further £430m' to tackle rough sleeping

By Ann McGauran | 28 October 2026

Chancellor John Healey today committed to providing an ‘additional £430m’ to tackle rough sleepin...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

A national care promise needs a local delivery guarantee

By Paul Burstow | 27 October 2026

A National Care Service needs sustainable funding, clear accountability and local capacity to del...

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Put people, prevention and place at the centre

By Alison Barker | 27 October 2026

The message from senior officers’ group Solace is clear: adult social care reform, neighbourhood ...

REWIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Local government: Taking the lead

By Dr Catherine Howe | 22 October 2026

As the sector awaits the arrival of a devolution White Paper expected to contain a blueprint for ...

COMMUNITIES

Patient community funding builds long-term resilience

By David Williams | 21 October 2026

David Williams explains why building stronger communities requires patient funding.

SOLACE SUMMIT

Councils must seize chance to rewire the state

By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026

As he prepares to stand down from the presidency of Solace, Robin Tuddenham tells Paul Marinko ho...

REWIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Councils must prove their relevance

By Barry Quirk | 21 October 2026

As the sector awaits the arrival of a devolution White Paper expected to contain a blueprint for ...

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Forging the innovation nation

By Ben Lucas | 20 October 2026

Innovation is how reindustrialisation can drive good growth, writes Ben Lucas.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's social care inquiry reveals system strain and reform

By Martin Ford | 16 October 2026

A picture of a system under strain emerged as a wide-ranging inquiry into children’s social care ...

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Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery

Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance

We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Resident Experience

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If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job

Ealing London Borough Council

Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation

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