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Planning in uncertain times
PLANNING

Planning in uncertain times

By Dawn Adey | 18 August 2026

Dawn Adey explains why councils need stability and certainty to deliver effective Local Plans and sustainable growth.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Nobody ever voted for a map

By Ben Page | 17 August 2026

Rewiring the State offers the most significant shift in local government for a generation, but th...

REORGANISATION

Do devolution differently: without LGR

By Colin Copus | 14 August 2026

Steve Leach and Colin Copus write an open letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to r...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Council tax harmonisation warning

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2026

Local authorities heading towards reorganisation face a lose-lose scenario on how to harmonise va...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution race exposes divisions over mayor question

By Martin Ford | 13 August 2026

The Government was this week facing hurdles as it races to complete the devolution map across Eng...

DEVOLUTION

Turning delay into delivery

By Ann McGauran | 12 August 2026

Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority was born amid a two-year delay to the mayoral ...

FINANCE

Preparing new councils for local government reorganisation

By Nina Philippidis | 12 August 2026

Nina Philippidis looks at how councils can prepare effectively for local government reorganisatio...

REORGANISATION

Council seeks assurances over 'unfair' debt

By Martin Ford | 11 August 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme BC has sought assurances amid fears its residents could be exposed to ‘unfai...

REORGANISATION

Building a lasting legacy through reorganisation

By Manjeet Gill | 07 August 2026

Reflecting on her experience in Wiltshire, Manjeet Gill says strong leadership and trusted relati...

REORGANISATION

Top tips for delivering LGR

By Justin Ives | 07 August 2026

Justin Ives proffers practical lessons for delivering successful local government reorganisation ...

REORGANISATION

Government needs to step up to make LGR flourish

By Cllr Richard Wright | 07 August 2026

LGR can bring lasting benefit for communities across the country but that will require the Govern...

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Service Manager - Care Leavers

£54,994 per annum - £62,777 per annum

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to join Cheshire East Council. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Independent Reviewing Officer

£42,072 - £54,994

Make a difference for children in care Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Development Management Team Manager

£51,356 to £55,539

Lead major planning decisions. Influence growth. Shape the future of North Yorkshire! Apply for this job

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