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DEVOLUTION
Devo Act: revolution or repetition?
By Sue Griffiths | 05 May 2026
Sue Griffiths explores what the new devolution Act means for communities across England.
ELECTIONS
Sampling voters' sentiments
By Sarah Longlands | 05 May 2026
Growing dissatisfaction is pushing voters away from traditional parties, using elections to expre...
EMPLOYMENT
Sidelining a generation from careers is socially troubling and economically self-defeating
By Nigel Wilcock | 05 May 2026
More than 30% of young people say there are no jobs where they live, and that’s a warning sign fo...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Turning the dial on growth
By Mark Bretton | 01 May 2026
Delivering local growth has just got a lot harder, says Mark Bretton. But he believes Business Bo...
COUNCILLORS
Guiding new councillors on the right path
By Sue Bearman | 30 April 2026
With the sector gearing up on 7 May for the biggest set of elections since the 2024 General Elect...
FINANCE
Making the shift
By Christine Marshall | 30 April 2026
As the sector gears up for a new wave of unitarisation, Christine Marshall reflects on the move f...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reeves' fiscal devolution must be ambitious and impactful
30 April 2026
Interim head of IPPR North, Mirte Boot, says chancellor Rachel Reeves has offered an opportunity ...
FINANCE
Being on the money with finance recruitment
By By Adele Taylor | 30 April 2026
Finding the right person with the right mix is what matters most when recruiting to local finance...
TRANSFORMATION
Communicating the 'why' in the race to reform
By By Catherine Howe | 30 April 2026
The excitement of being part of a team working with shared purpose faces jeopardy if change isn't...
HR
When support's on target
By James Malia | 29 April 2026
With a workforce under pressure, James Malia looks at what really keeps public sector staff engag...
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