Title
DEVOLUTION
Why the Total Place bandwagon should roll again
By Michael Burton | 15 May 2025
John Denham was Labour’s communities secretary 15 years before Angela Rayner. He tells Michael Bu...
REORGANISATION
War of words over Surrey CC reorganisation plan
By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025
Opposition Surrey CC members have argued a plan for two new unitary authorities in the county was...
REGENERATION
Regeneration: Opportunity knocks
By David Blackman | 14 May 2025
David Blackman talks to leading figures about the prospects for regeneration following the propos...
POLITICS
Populism in power
By Sir Bob Neill | 13 May 2025
Having won office, Reform’s new councillors must now use it to improve residents’ lives, writes S...
LEGAL
LGR: Key considerations for monitoring officers
By Tiffany Cloynes | 01 May 2025
Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at how local authorities and monitoring offic...
ELECTIONS
The highs and lows of an anti-establishment ticket
By Heather Jameson | 25 April 2025
Heather Jameson writes: 'The problem with running on the anti-establishment ticket is that, if yo...
REORGANISATION
Reassembling the dragon
By Rob Thomas | 23 April 2025
Rob Thomas tracks policy debate on council reorganisation in Wales since 1996, and says the early...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation must be underpinned by honesty
By David Brown | 20 April 2025
Reorganisation requires clear, cogent policy set in a consistent framework, says David Brown. 'Ad...
REORGANISATION
If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?
By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025
When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children's big, better adventure
By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2025
There may be challenges ahead, but reorganisation fan Rachael Wardell sees rays of hope as she ta...
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
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
- Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
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
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
- Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
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