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LOCAL ECONOMIES
Big differences within urban Britain are a key reason why the UK economy is performing so poorly
By Andrew Carter | 13 January 2026
The 19th edition of Centre for Cities’ flagship report, Cities Outlook 2026 will set out what Gov...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
In defence of growth
By Paul Marinko | 16 December 2025
Plymouth is home to the Royal Navy’s Devonport base and dockyard and at the heart of the Governme...
DEVOLUTION
Delivering health and devo
By Louise Gittins | 10 December 2025
Cheshire and Merseyside are teaming up with local partners – and with Sir Michael Marmot and the ...
SKILLS
How councils can increase SME apprenticeship uptake through strategic partnerships
24 November 2025
Local authorities can boost apprenticeship starts within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs...
RECRUITMENT
Leading through LGR
By Amin Aziz | 20 November 2025
Amin Aziz says the complexity local government reorganisation brings is real – particularly in th...
REORGANISATION
Navigating procurement complexity during reorganisation
By Martin Ford | 11 November 2025
Crucial to making a success of local government reorganisation is the management of myriad contra...
SKILLS
Investing in skills for inclusive local growth in Bucks
By Rachael Shimmin | 04 November 2025
Buckinghamshire Council’s approach to jobs, employability and skills shows how local leadership c...
DEVOLUTION
Forging the strategic planning skills that power devo
By Pooja Agrawal | 31 October 2025
The Government expects every regional body and strategic authority to prepare Spatial Development...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Unlocking the potential for a prosperous future in York and North Yorkshire
By Andy Kerr | 29 October 2025
York and North Yorkshire are on the brink of transformative economic growth. With the bold launch...
SKILLS
Closing the skills gap
By Greg Clark | 28 October 2025
Greg Clark ponders if post-16 reforms will finally pull the UK out of its productivity slump?
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Chief Executive
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