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PLANNING
'One size fits all' rules for the Government when it comes to planning committees
By Ian Miller | 20 April 2026
Setting 13 as the maximum size of planning committees might suit district councils, says Ian Miller. ‘But it means planning will be the preserve of only a small minority of councillors in unitary a...
FINANCE
Fiscal devolution: A test of seriousness for government and places
By Mike Emmerich | 20 April 2026
If government and mayoral strategic authorities are willing to match fiscal responsibility and th...
REORGANISATION
Does the public care about local government reorganisation?
By Michael Burton | 20 April 2026
So far, the public has been pretty disengaged from consultation over the future shape of LGR, but...
FINANCE
Might it be time to look at some alternatives to increasing council tax?
By Iain Murray | 17 April 2026
Iain Murray says the challenge is not the annual decision to increase council tax, but how far th...
REORGANISATION
The amount of local reform requires clear vision and better alignment
By Susan Parsonage | 16 April 2026
Susan Parsonage says the scale of reforms to councils, Integrated Care Boards and the police call...
REORGANISATION
LGR disruption offers long-term opportunity
By Caroline Compton-James | 16 April 2026
Councils understand the longterm benefits that reorganisation can unlock, and are also clear abou...
SEND
Sector needs clarity and funding to plan for SEND reform
By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2026
The Government can ill afford to allow their SEND reforms to fail, says Paul Marinko. 'There must...
SOLACE
Prevention is not an ideological choice; it is a practical necessity
By Graeme McDonald | 16 April 2026
There is a risk that the sector burns more time debating boundaries, governance and organisationa...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Putting children at LGR's centre
By Jo Fisher | 16 April 2026
Local and central government alike must put children first throughout local government reorganisa...
REORGANISATION
Sussex: a warning, not an anomaly
By Samer Bagaeen | 15 April 2026
Samer Bagaeen argues it would be comforting to treat ‘paralysis’ on reorganisation in Sussex as a...
SERVICE DELIVERY
Breckland Council: The magic of the ordinary brings us all together
By Steve James | 14 April 2026
It is the everyday quiet work of districts that builds trust between residents and council and co...
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Deputy Team Manager
£52,194 to £55,323 (inclusive of London Weighting)
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. Apply for this job
Corporate Planning and Performance Lead
£54,490 - £58,663
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Planning and Performance Lead Apply for this job
Shared Planning Lawyer
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