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POLICY AND POLITICS

Local government model 'unsustainable'

By Joe Lepper | 16 September 2026

Wales’ current model of local government is ‘unsustainable’ due to growing demand, financial pres...

LEGAL

Director issues warning following legal action

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

A council director targeted by a member of the public with legal action has voiced fears others c...

PEOPLE

Cornwall hires ex-Falklands Government chief

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2026

Cornwall Council has announced the appointment of Andy Keeling as interim deputy chief executive.

REORGANISATION

Stay focused on delivery

By Adam Hill | 15 September 2026

Adam Hill says that regardless of the final outcome of reorganisation, communities will judge cou...

WORKFORCE

Giving the people of Ealing a headstart

By Tony Clements | 14 September 2026

Tony Clements explains how Ealing LBC's family friendly policies represent the reality of today's...

PEOPLE

West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2026

Susan Halliwell is set to be appointed as chief executive of West Surrey Council.

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation is a crisis of trust

By Cllr Kevin Bentley | 10 September 2026

Cllr Kevin Bentley says the Government’s approach to reorganisation has damaged finances, trust a...

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...

REORGANISATION

Knowing when to widen the lens

By Sophie Thornton | 09 September 2026

Sophie Thornton says Surrey’s LGR experience highlights the importance of early preparation, coll...

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 ...

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