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SCOTLAND
Scots structure plans opens the door to debate
By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2026
If the Scottish Government's plans for council reorganisation offer 'a community led, economically viable, power sharing structure, designed with local government, it has got to be a good thing, ev...
POLICY
A certain view of local government
By Jonathan Werran | 23 September 2026
Jonathan Werran looks at how local government could gain inspiration from General Charles de Gaul...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
What it will really take to Rewire the State
By Dawn Plimmer | 21 September 2026
Three things are needed now for public service reform at scale, say Sarah Gillinson and Dawn Plim...
REORGANISATION
Is this the end for LGR?
By Jonathan Carr-West | 14 September 2026
The Government’s rethink on reorganisation creates profound uncertainty for the sector, says Jona...
REORGANISATION
The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
By Liam Young | 09 September 2026
Liam Young examines how councils can reset recruitment, retain talent and rebuild confidence afte...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
One-way only won't work
By Benjamin Taylor | 08 September 2026
Don’t rebuild Whitehall inside mayoral authorities, says Benjamin Taylor – turn secondments into ...
FINANCE
Building smaller, smarter councils through community power
By Rob Powell | 07 September 2026
Rob Powell looks at how reorganisation can strengthen community-focused services while protecting...
SCOTLAND
Scottish local government system to be overhauled
By Martin Ford | 03 September 2026
A ‘new structure for local government in Scotland’ has been announced by first minister John Swin...
REORGANISATION
What local leadership needs to thrive
By Robin Rogers | 27 August 2026
Reflecting on the Government’s preference for three unitaries for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire,...
DEVOLUTION
Emmerich review: 'Building capability' is the devo challenge
By Mike Emmerich | 20 August 2026
The first paper from a review of how to turn devolution into sustainable growth has said the chal...
DEVOLUTION
Putting dynamism into devolution: defining the challenge
By Mike Emmerich | 20 August 2026
The prize from devolution is not stronger strategic authorities for their own sake, but places ca...
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