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DEVOLUTION
A new accountability architecture to enable fiscal devolution
By Marcus Johns | 08 July 2026
The next phase of devolution depends on stronger local governance, scrutiny and democratic accountability, says Marcus Johns.
POLICY AND POLITICS
Call to bolster scrutiny under Burnham devo push
By Joe Lepper | 08 July 2026
Stronger accountability and scrutiny of mayors is needed should they be given greater fiscal powe...
ELECTIONS
Coming to terms with political balance
By Colin Mellors | 24 June 2026
Sixty-four councils had indecisive election outcomes in May. Colin Mellors considers the complexi...
DEVOLUTION
Getting to grips with mayoral commissioners
By Megan Tam | 16 June 2026
Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at the appointment of commissioners.
HEALTH
Using the 'evidence pie' for better local government decision-making
By Amy Lloyd | 21 May 2026
The Evidence Pie provides a clear and adaptable model to help embed evidence-informed decision-ma...
GOVERNANCE
English devolution: Redefining mayoral scrutiny
By Natalie Rotherham | 20 May 2026
Natalie Rotherham says scrutiny is becoming a core pillar of England’s evolving devolved governan...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform's good local government problems
By Ann McGauran | 20 May 2026
Ben Bradley talks to Ann McGauran about the implications of Reform UK’s huge election gains for r...
FINANCE
Maintaining the council's financial integrity and statutory compliance remains non-negotiable
By Phil Rook | 18 May 2026
Council reorganisation remains uncertain, but the potential impact to deliver real change cannot ...
FINANCE
Fifty years on: Lessons from the Layfield report on local council funding
By Owen Mapley | 29 April 2026
Half a century from the Layfield Report on local government finance, many of the issues it raised...
GOVERNANCE
Why CfGS is needed now more than ever
By Ed Hammond | 23 April 2026
As Ed Hammond departs for pastures new, the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny’s deputy chief exe...
REORGANISATION
Marvin the Paranoid Android's secret council reorganisation diary
By Blair McPherson | 30 March 2026
Brought in to advise a council with reorganisation, Marvin the Paranoid Android’s suggestions don...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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