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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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