Planning a clearer path
PLANNING

Planning a clearer path

By Duncan Flynn | 18 March 2025

Duncan Flynn looks at what the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will do for economic growth, and what it means for local government and he concludes that the future appears more strategic and less ...

DATA

Data: Beyond the trust model

By John Lynch | 18 March 2025

John Lynch says that by focusing on data rather than network boundaries, zero-trust architectures...

DEVOLUTION

Developing deeper devo growth

By Luke Raikes | 14 March 2025

The English Devolution White Paper rightly puts growth and living standards centre stage, says Lu...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devolution: No risk, plenty of reward

By Heather Jameson | 14 March 2025

Is mayors' lobbying hiatus on fiscal devolution the right decision, asks Heather Jameson.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

A powerful Virtual demonstration of accessible democracy

By Maxine O’Mahony | 14 March 2025

Breckland's Virtual Town Hall brought democratic accountability directly into residents’ homes, e...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

A new standards regime will be a good thing overall

By Abdool Kara | 13 March 2025

It looks likely that the Government will take forward the work of the Committee for Standards in ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

The good, the bad and the ugly

By Christopher Hammond | 12 March 2025

Christopher Hammond says new powers on climate action offer genuine promise, but local authoritie...

FINANCE

A time to focus on people

By Rob Powell | 12 March 2025

Rob Powell sets out his priorities for the coming year as president of the Society of County Trea...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Trump and the town hall

By Bob Neill | 12 March 2025

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has brought with it disruption on a global scale – and ...

REORGANISATION

Warning: Reorganisation turbulence ahead

By Blair McPherson | 11 March 2025

Blair McPherson says officers and members can make any model work but that reorganisations are hu...

DATA

Data is the key to creating thriving places

By Ed Parham | 10 March 2025

Ed Parham says the housing or climate crisis cannot be addressed without embracing data

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Circa. £230,000

In Camden, we’ve got a proud history of standing up to injustice and tackling inequality together. Apply for this job

Camden London Borough Council

Executive Director of Resources

£139,185 - £148,810

Action today for a brighter tomorrow Apply for this job

South Gloucestershire Council

Chief Operating Officer

Circa £95,000 (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Premium jobThe newly created Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) will empower local decision makers to be the leading voice in the region Apply for this job

Lancashire Combined County Authority

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Circa. £230,000

In Camden, we’ve got a proud history of standing up to injustice and tackling inequality together. Apply for this job

Camden London Borough Council

Executive Director of Resources

£139,185 - £148,810

Action today for a brighter tomorrow Apply for this job

South Gloucestershire Council

Chief Operating Officer

Circa £95,000 (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Premium jobThe newly created Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) will empower local decision makers to be the leading voice in the region Apply for this job

Lancashire Combined County Authority