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LOCAL COUNCILS NETWORK

Seizing the opportunity of local government reorganisation

By Cllr Richard Wright | 19 June 2026

Rather than recreating existing structures, councils should use reorganisation to transform servi...

FINANCE

There is much that can be done at the local level to unlock financial flexibility

By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2026

Greater borrowing freedoms, so that councils can invest confidently in housing, infrastructure an...

REGENERATION

A new beginning for Bucks' town centre

By Stephen Broadbent | 18 June 2026

Buckinghamshire is shifting its focus to revitalise historic market towns, taking an innovative a...

POLITICS

Reed's policy brace as final whistle threatens to blow

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2026

The plans outlined this week by communities secretary Steve Reed to crack down on private sector ...

PROCUREMENT

The social value 'black hole': ensuring the evidence follows the public sector promise

By Steve Butterworth | 17 June 2026

If we want social value to carry the weight it now commands in procurement, we must design for de...

PERFORMANCE

Tackling inequalities requires combining the Local Outcomes Framework with deeper insight and lived experience

By Jon Rowney | 17 June 2026

Local government has a critical role to play in the new Local Outcomes Framework , 'not only in r...

REGENERATION

Don't freeze regen after the elections

By Sir Michael Lyons | 17 June 2026

If we want regeneration to deliver at scale, momentum cannot pause every time leadership changes,...

POLICY

Fit for which future?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 16 June 2026

In the context of transformation discussions, Jonathan Carr-West says the questions local governm...

DEVOLUTION

Getting to grips with mayoral commissioners

By Megan Tam | 16 June 2026

Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at the appointment of commissioners.

FINANCE

The role of internal audit for councils under pressure

By Diana Melville | 16 June 2026

Diana Melville says financial pressure exposes weaknesses in governance, control and capacity, an...

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Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight

£69,037

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Wakefield 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

Reading Borough Council

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight

£69,037

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Wakefield 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

Reading Borough Council

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