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LG Challenge: A winning model for industrial growth and environmental improvement
LG CHALLENGE

LG Challenge: A winning model for industrial growth and environmental improvement

By Virginia Ponton | 30 June 2026

The final challenge of LG Challenge 2026 called on teams to develop a long-term approach to managing flood risk and water demand. Michael Barrett and Virginia Ponton report.

LEADERSHIP

The burden of borrowed enthusiasm

By Blair McPherson | 29 June 2026

Blair McPherson says organisations wants managers who inspire others. ‘But if every manager is ex...

REORGANISATION

The years ahead present a real opportunity to continue to build on Breckland's successes

By Maxine O'Mahony | 29 June 2026

As Maxine O'Mahony looks ahead to the years before transition, she believes 'some of our most exc...

FINANCE

Developing the next generation of Section 151 leadership

By Phil Rook | 26 June 2026

The Future County Finance Leaders Programme equips high-potential finance professionals with lead...

DEVOLUTION

Making devolution deliver for the next generation

By Mirte Boot | 26 June 2026

Bold action on powers, funding and collaboration will determine whether devolution transforms com...

GOVERNANCE

Toxic member behaviour risks local government excellence

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2026

Without stronger standards, intimidation of senior officers threatens recruitment, innovation and...

REORGANISATION

Rebuilding localism from the ashes of structural reform

By Colin Copus | 25 June 2026

Steve Leach and Colin Copus say that as reorganisation accelerates, leaders should consider how c...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Three critical questions for fiscal devo

By Akash Paun | 24 June 2026

Fiscal devolution offers opportunities for growth, but success depends on powers, risk-sharing an...

PREVENTION

Making the shift to prevention

By Zachary Scott | 24 June 2026

Councils across the UK are invited to get involved as partners in the second phase of a new progr...

REORGANISATION

LGR will succeed or fail on the frontline

By Charles Edwards | 24 June 2026

Reorganisation must protect frontline delivery, retain local knowledge and simplify services, say...

LEADERSHIP

A problem or a symptom?

By Anonymous | 24 June 2026

Repeated experiences among communications leaders in local government raise wider questions about...

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frederica-diamanta

Finance Manager – Accountancy (Children & Families) 

 £54,495 – £56,737 (pay award pending plus benefits)

Premium jobThank you for your interest in joining Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and our Finance Service. Apply for this job

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

Director of Transport and Climate

£96,900 - £112,827

In Reading, we’re laying the foundations for a borough that is bold, connected and ready for what’s next. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Director of Planning, Economy and Public Protection

£96,900 - £112,827

Reading is one of the UK’s most dynamic urban economies. Apply for this job

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