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LEISURE

A new vision for leisure

By Ian Fytche | 28 August 2025

A shift to prevention creates a chance to reimagine leisure focused on active wellbeing, writes I...

FINANCE

A taxing dilemma

By Paul Marinko | 27 August 2025

Councils calling for council tax reform should be careful what they wish for, writes Paul Marinko

AI

Make AI a booster, not a blocker

By Vivek Behl | 22 August 2025

Without a co-ordinated approach to AI adoption, councils risk causing confusion and frustration r...

LEADERSHIP

Turning building connections into a corporate strength

By Alison Griffin | 22 August 2025

Alison Griffin says now is a great time to empower her corporate management team and others aroun...

DIGITAL

Dealing with the rising tide crisis

By Wayne Scott | 21 August 2025

Wayne Scott explains why public sector leaders must plan for supplier failure.

DEVOLUTION

Devolution revolution?

By Laura Hughes | 21 August 2025

As the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill begins its passage through Parliament, L...

FAIR FUNDING

Fair funding must reflect real need – not just population growth

By Cllr Tracey Dixon | 21 August 2025

Any fair funding formula must reflect not just how many people live in an area, but the depth and...

WELLBEING

The North East is perfectly positioned to lead a wellbeing revolution

By Nick Kemp | 19 August 2025

Nick Kemp explains why the North East should champion public wellbeing.

PROCUREMENT

Transforming procurement

By Karen Bradford | 18 August 2025

Karen Bradford looks at how to unlock the value of procurement as a strategic tool for local gove...

LEADERSHIP

Showing graduate recruits that they can make a real difference

By Maxine O'Mahony | 18 August 2025

Maxine O'Mahony says : 'Graduates who join the sector now will help lead through a time of transf...