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Why social care reform must tackle more than cost
SOCIAL CARE

Why social care reform must tackle more than cost

By Gerard Crofton-Martin | 02 September 2026

Social care reform must deal with financial inequality and widen choice, control and personalisation, writes Gerard Crofton-Martin.

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Can Burnham's devolution plan succeed?

By Andrew Percy | 02 September 2026

Andrew Percy says fiscal devolution needs clear service responsibilities, accountability and sust...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Turning public spending into national prosperity

By Alison Barker | 02 September 2026

Councils should use their collective purchasing power to strengthen British Steel, jobs and local...

HOUSING

Turning housing ambition into local government delivery

By Victoria Searle | 02 September 2026

Andy Burnham’s pledges to end rough sleeping and usher in the biggest post-war council housebuild...

DEVOLUTION

Re-owning our future

By Sarah Longlands | 01 September 2026

Sarah Longlands looks at the lessons in good growth we can take from Canada.

PLACE-MAKING

Why place matters: building a nuclear robotics future in Cumbria

By Kirsty Hewitson | 01 September 2026

Place-based investment can turn overlooked regions into national centres of innovation and growth...

HIGH STREETS

Making our high streets great again: The French ingredient

By Cllr Stephen Alambritis | 28 August 2026

French planning lessons could help councils revive traditional shops and regenerate struggling hi...

RESILIENCE

Building resilient communities before the next crisis

By Andrew McClelland | 27 August 2026

Creating more resilient communities is a human imperative as well as a financial one, say Duncan ...

CULTURE

Great Yarmouth's UK Town of Culture bid comes at a crucial time

By Sheila Oxtoby | 27 August 2026

The timing of Great Yarmouth's place on the shortlist for UK Town of Culture couldn't be better t...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Let's take the Prime Minister at his word

By Zoe Billingham | 27 August 2026

Much of the success of the Prime Minister's agenda will depend on how the mayors and local author...

REORGANISATION

Building a better system on the go

By Andy Begley | 27 August 2026

Andy Begley says the biggest problem with local government reorganisation may not be getting the ...

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You’ll provide overall strategic direction and professional leadership to our Legal and Democratic Services team Apply for this job

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