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REORGANISATION
LGR: The importance of a clear narrative
By Amardeep Gill | 30 March 2026
On reorganisation, the Government has shown a willingness to accept variation. But that flexibility comes with an expectation that local areas will present well-evidenced, coherent and deliverable ...
APSE
It is local councils that remain the UK's fourth emergency service
By Mo Baines | 26 March 2026
Mo Baines says there are warnings that we may need to resort to rationing supplies to protect eme...
FINANCE
The overnight visitor levy could be a gamechanger for growing tourism in London
By Cllr Claire Holland | 24 March 2026
Claire Holland says the overnight visitor levy must benefit London’s local services and help driv...
REORGANISATION
Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
By Maxine O'Mahony | 23 March 2026
LGR offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix what currently frustrates us in local govern...
REORGANISATION
Future Forum: Reorganisation threat to transformation
By Martin Ford | 12 March 2026
Fears that ambitions to include transformation alongside local government reorganisation may not ...
FINANCE
Smarter payment strategies for public sector efficiency and control
By Linda Weston | 12 March 2026
All organisations – particularly public sector entities, local authorities, and government bodies...
FINANCE
Local government leaders must connect the council financial crisis to lived experience
By Ben Page | 10 March 2026
The Government's partial write-off of SEND deficits is welcome, but it does not fix underlying pr...
TRANSFORMATION
How Brent LBC is future-proofing services
By Shafiq Kazi | 02 March 2026
What started as a technical improvement to transform payment processes at Brent LBC quickly becam...
AI
The Future of local government technology: AI, robotics, and agile platforms
By Vicky Armstrong | 02 March 2026
Vicky Armstrong says low-code platforms allow councils to dramatically reduce risk, shorten time ...
PERFORMANCE
From outputs to outcomes
By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026
Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...
CYBER SECURITY
Councils targeted by pro-Russia hackers
By Martin Ford | 03 February 2026
Councils have been warned that they have become prime targets for Russian hackers.
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
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