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CULTURE
Great Yarmouth's UK Town of Culture bid comes at a crucial time
By Sheila Oxtoby | 27 August 2026
The timing of Great Yarmouth's place on the shortlist for UK Town of Culture couldn't be better to herald the dawn of a new era, says Sheila Oxtoby.
PLACE-MAKING
Economic rewiring must also benefit towns
By Sarah Norman | 26 August 2026
Barnsley’s story shows why towns need long-term investment, says Sarah Norman.
REGENERATION
Tourism costs
By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026
Bath is a tourism destination delivering an ambitious programme of commercial regeneration. But i...
DEVOLUTION
Untangling the wires to progress
By Martin Ford | 12 August 2026
The Government has finally unveiled it proposals to ‘rewire the state’ and devolve powers to regi...
HERITAGE
Let's treat heritage buildings as civic infrastructure
By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2026
Jonathan Werran asks if heritage buildings can prove an unlikely policy winner for a prime minist...
HOUSING
The New Towns ambition: Is it enough?
By Philip Allin | 24 July 2026
Government's new towns programme needs broader locations, stronger delivery, and strategic infras...
DEVOLUTION
Creating the civic architecture for regional growth
By Neil Johnston | 22 July 2026
As Andy Burnham pushes for deeper fiscal devolution, the real test facing England’s regions is no...
HOUSING
The problem with housing: Viability
By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2026
Uncertainty, viability and devolution: local authorities face a collection of hurdles and opportu...
REORGANISATION
Why reorganisation threatens Harlow's regeneration vision
By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2026
Harlow Council’s leader Dan Swords talks to Ann McGauran about why local government reorganisatio...
DEVOLUTION
Burnham's devolution mission
By Martin Ford | 30 June 2026
Poised to enter No10, Andy Burnham has put devolution firmly at the centre of his leadership pitc...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Moving on up with Manchesterism
By Ben Lucas | 22 June 2026
Ben Lucas explains how the Manchester economic growth model works and says it is here to stay aft...
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An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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