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May 8: The day city regions fractured from within
DEVOLUTION

May 8: The day city regions fractured from within

By David Marlow | 21 May 2026

David Marlow says the post-7 May political composition of England’s six Integrated Settlement Mayoral Combined Authorities did not only shake up who runs councils – it has dramatically shifted the ...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Developing devolution

By David Blackman | 13 May 2026

UK plans for fiscal devolution, announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves, could significantly reshap...

POLICY AND POLITICS

The post-elections play

By Ann McGauran | 13 May 2026

After Reform UK’s key election scalps, sector experts say the party will be reluctant to fall in ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Breaking point: Tough choices for childrens' services

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2026

Governments are finally confronting the spiralling cost of children’s services. As pressures inte...

FINANCE

Crude reckoning

By David Blackman | 05 May 2026

In the wake of the Iran-US conflict councils could be hit by a surge in inflation, insecurity of ...

LEGAL

Southport Inquiry: a damning verdict

By Martin Ford | 23 April 2026

The inquiry into the devastating knife attack that claimed the lives of three young children in 2...

SEND

Moving SEND mainstream

By Martin Ford | 16 April 2026

The Government’s blueprint for reforming the SEND system has landed, but important details are st...

FINANCE

Winning the war on waste?

By David Blackman | 16 April 2026

Is Reform UK’s waste drive just a saloon bar dream or are there still genuine efficiencies to be ...

REORGANISATION

Holding the LGR line?

By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2026

Will reorganisation be delivered ahead of the General Election, and to what extent is the Governm...

PLACE-MAKING

Shaping places that work for everyone

By Ann McGauran | 08 April 2026

Key Cities and architecture practice We Made That have set out five Rights to Place to ensure equ...

REORGANISATION

Toil, then trouble on LGR

By Martin Ford | 02 April 2026

The Government has announced its decisions on new unitaries in four of the Devolution Priority Pr...

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Executive Director Finance and Resources

£168,135 to £230,985

Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job

Westminster City Council

Assistant Director – Regulatory Services

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package

Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

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Southwark is a vibrant, diverse London borough with a strong community identity. Apply for this job

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