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POLICY

Missions: A powerful principle to drive institutional and place-based reform

By Grace Pollard | 03 February 2026

As power shifts and local government is reshaped, mission-based working is no longer optional – ...

DEVOLUTION

Seeing the big picture

By Ann McGauran | 03 February 2026

Will delays to some of this year’s local elections help councils focus on forming new unitaries a...

REORGANISATION

The test-and-learn approach is the way to address complexity

By Dr Catherine Howe | 03 February 2026

Catherine Howe says that in a complex climate when so much in local government, health and polici...

REORGANISATION

London needs fewer councils as part of a broader governance reset in the capital

By Cory Berman | 02 February 2026

Cutting the number of boroughs in London would enable the creation of the governance system the c...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Report calls for slashing of London boroughs

By Neil Merrick | 02 February 2026

London boroughs should merge so the number of local authorities in the capital is reduced by abou...

ELECTIONS

Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering

By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026

The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...

APSE

Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils

By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026

With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...

ELECTIONS

Reed postpones Pendle's elections

By Paul Marinko | 30 January 2026

Steve Reed has added Pendle BC to the list of councils which will postpone elections this year.

LEADERSHIP

We must hold onto place-based leadership

By Maxine O'Mahony | 30 January 2026

Maxine O’Mahony says: 'We must preserve place-based leadership, visible presence, trusted relatio...

DEVOLUTION

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Competitive

Camden Learning is a pioneering schools-led partnership bringing together 57 schools. Apply for this job

Camden Learning

Assistant Director

£88,671 - £97,706 per annum

Our Assistant Directors have the resources and the authority they need to make our ambition a reality for children Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Planning Manager (Development Management)

£49,817 to £53,051 per annum

You should be a member of the RTPI with an excellent knowledge and experience of planning and development control. Apply for this job

Hyndburn Borough Council

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