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REORGANISATION
Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
By Martin Ford | 27 October 2026
As ministers prepare to reveal the next steps for reorganisation, debate is raging within the sector over the size of the unitaries to be created.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Put people, prevention and place at the centre
By Alison Barker | 27 October 2026
The message from senior officers’ group Solace is clear: adult social care reform, neighbourhood ...
WORKFORCE
Gaining value from AI
By Ben White | 26 October 2026
Greater AI literacy can deliver more innovative solutions and tangible benefits, says Ben White.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Leadership for communities of the future
By Nicola Monk | 22 October 2026
Nicola Monk reports on a round table discussion of the ‘mega trends' faced by local government.
RECRUITMENT
Delivering a housing revolution with depleted capacity
By Vikhram Singh | 22 October 2026
With bold housing ambitions being promoted by the Government, Vikhram Singh says the sector needs...
GOVERNANCE
Local government: Leading through testing times
By Ann McGauran | 21 October 2026
Natalie Brahma-Pearl and Stephen Gabriel talk to Ann McGauran about the challenges faced by globa...
PEOPLE
Combined Authority names interim chief executive
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Mike Palin is set to be named interim chief executive at West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
LEADERSHIP
Chiefs weigh up career costs of LGR pause
By Paul Marinko | 21 October 2026
As council bosses gather in Liverpool for the Solace summit, those facing LGR have their own futu...
LEADERSHIP
Local government: The Next Leader Syndrome
By Blair McPherson | 19 October 2026
Leadership is not judged solely by the problems solved. It is also judged by the problems those a...
PEOPLE
London borough chief to step down
By Martin Ford | 19 October 2026
Sharon Lea is to step down as chief executive of Hammersmith & Fulham LBC.
RECRUITMENT
A chance to rebuild
By Jessica Mullinger | 15 October 2026
Using her own personal experiences, Jessica Mullinger discusses the importance of the Government’...
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- Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Rowlands set to stay on until 2028
- Government told of rising complaints at Dudley after Best Value exit
- Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
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