Title
LEADERSHIP
Leading through change
By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2026
Amid council political upheavals and an increasing equality, diversity and inclusion backlash, th...
EMPLOYMENT
Call for 'stronger role' for councils to tackle youth unemployment
By Martin Ford | 28 May 2026
A ‘stronger role’ for councils is required to tackle soaring numbers of young people not in educa...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Economic growth is not enough
By Tom Lloyd Goodwin | 12 May 2026
Strategic authorities must start treating economic development as health policy, says Tom Lloyd G...
EMPLOYMENT
Sidelining a generation from careers is socially troubling and economically self-defeating
By Nigel Wilcock | 05 May 2026
More than 30% of young people say there are no jobs where they live, and that’s a warning sign fo...
EMPLOYMENT
Boost helps put young people on the path to a career
By Jan Feeney | 05 May 2026
The Boost initiative has helped young people in King’s Lynn and Breckland on the journey to where...
FINANCE
Fiscal devolution: A test of seriousness for government and places
By Mike Emmerich | 20 April 2026
If government and mayoral strategic authorities are willing to match fiscal responsibility and th...
REORGANISATION
LGR disruption offers long-term opportunity
By Caroline Compton-James | 16 April 2026
Councils understand the longterm benefits that reorganisation can unlock, and are also clear abou...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The secret of Warrington and Barnsley's success
By Andrew Carter | 25 February 2026
Cities Outlook 2026 shows that Warrington and Barnsley achieved better-than-average growth in bot...
DEVOLUTION
A pivotal moment for mayors
By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2026
The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positi...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Pensions can transform places
By Pete Gladwell | 19 February 2026
Local government partnerships are crucial for turning pension savings into homes and jobs, says P...
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Head of Building Control
MGC - £69,807 - £74,790 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
Service Director – Children's Social Care
From £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)
Shape what comes next for children and families Apply for this job
Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
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