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LONDON COUNCILS

Political heat is rising

By Alison Griffin | 09 October 2023

Alison Griffin looks ahead to the looming General Election and what it bodes for local government.

HEALTH

Delivering a vital service

By Tom Neill | 09 October 2023

The flexibility given to councils to manage the provision of the Holiday Activity and Food Progra...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

UASC children deserve a plan

By John Pearce | 09 October 2023

Meeting the needs of unaccompanied asylum seeking children calls for the development of a co-ordi...

REORGANISATION

Goodbye two-tier

By Greg Clark | 09 October 2023

Without a big injection of cash to sustain it in existence, a two-tier structure of councils will...

DEVOLUTION

Metro mayors still lack power to shape the future

By Andrew Carter | 09 October 2023

The HS2 saga over the last few days shows metro mayors still lack the voice and power they need t...

FINANCE

Politicians' conspiracy theories that blur reality won't wash

By Alice Bell | 06 October 2023

Misrepresentations of 15-minute neighbourhoods distract from far bigger threats to local communit...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Solving the school run

By Pooya Kamvari | 05 October 2023

Contrary to popular opinion, active travel isn’t the only answer to school run congestion - data ...

PENSIONS

LGPS: Pooling should start from the bottom up

By Steve Simkins | 05 October 2023

The future of the Local Government Pension Scheme depends not just on investment efficiencies but...

FINANCE

The 'golden triangle' provides governance oversight and grip

By Kath O'Dwyer | 05 October 2023

Instilling a robust governance culture is essential to local governance leadership, and improveme...

SOCIAL CARE

Putting communities in control

By Jessica Studdert | 05 October 2023

How could a serious government address tough challenges head on? A report from New Local and co-a...

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Lead the Transformation of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Apply for this job

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This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

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