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DEVOLUTION

Rewiring the state: turning central-local partnership into action

By Graeme McDonald | 06 October 2026

Graeme McDonald looks at how Whitehall and local government can turn partnership, trust and ambit...

GOVERNANCE

Local government: Rewiring behaviours will be just as important as rewiring structures

By Stephen Moir | 01 October 2026

Local government needs to rewire behaviours and standards alongside structures and systems, says ...

DEVOLUTION

Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2026

Dan Peters assesses Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority’s progress under mayor Luke Campbe...

WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Working together in Wales

By Dan Peters | 21 September 2026

As shellshocked English council leaders bemoan the loss of trust in government over the delay to ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Pressure grows on ministers to publish reorganisation legal advice

By Dan Peters | 15 September 2026

Pressure was this week growing on ministers to publish the legal advice behind their decision to ...

SOLACE SCOTLAND

Real reform begins at home

By Pippa Milne | 09 September 2026

Ahead of this week’s Solace Scotland conference, Pippa Milne outlines why children and families s...

AI

Drowning in AI tide

By Dan Peters | 08 September 2026

Generative AI is making it easier than ever for residents to complain, object and request informa...

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation shake-up

By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026

Recruitment specialist outlines LGR impact on jobs as scramble for newly-created roles likely to ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall exploring adding teeth to standards regime

By Dan Peters | 21 July 2026

Whitehall officials are attempting to add teeth to the standards regime despite the lack of a pri...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Burnham promises to give councils more powers as Rayner returns to replace Reed

By Neil Merrick | 20 July 2026

Andy Burnham has promised to give councils greater powers to tackle problems such as rough sleepi...

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frederica-diamanta

Shared Planning Lawyer

Up to £68,506 pa

Are you a focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a varied and interesting caseload? Apply for this job

Broxbourne Borough Council

Families First Partnership Manager

£58,602 - £62,109

As Families First Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading Nottingham’s Families First approach Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Assistant Director: Integrated Community Support

£89,862 - £103,472

What if local government didn’t wait for crises, and instead focused relentlessly on helping people live healthier, safer and more fulfilling lives... Apply for this job

Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Councils

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