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PERFORMANCE

From outputs to outcomes

By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026

Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...

DEVOLUTION

The visitor levy needs to be the start of a more grown-up approach to growth

By Simon Kaye | 17 February 2026

The visitor levy should be the start of a new relationship between local and central government, ...

PERFORMANCE

The local outcomes framework comes with risks

By Ian Miller | 17 February 2026

Ian Miller says the local outcomes framework is a tool to allow Whitehall to intervene and he is ...

PERFORMANCE

Why should we care about the local outcomes framework?

By Jeremy Cooper | 16 February 2026

Jeremy Cooper offers local authorities some suggested dos and don’ts on the new local outcomes fr...

FINANCE

Many district councils will see a cash cut

By James Hood | 16 February 2026

On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...

REORGANISATION

Council reorganisations: The importance of good endings ahead of new beginnings

By Claire Ward | 16 February 2026

Mel Stevens, Ellen Care and Claire Ward say that to seize the opportunities local government reor...

FINANCE

The recovery continues

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 16 February 2026

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says the local government finance settlement is key to delivering faire...

LEADERSHIP

Transforming councils' culture: The strength of a story

By Lucy Trueman | 13 February 2026

Lucy Trueman offers insights into the transformative power of storytelling and language in local ...

FINANCE

The centre must tackle the challenges still faced by counties and unitaries

By Cllr Matthew Hicks | 12 February 2026

The Government’s decision to pay the bulk of SEND deficits is a relief, but sensible decisions on...

DEVOLUTION

Non-mayoral areas continue to lose out on funding

12 February 2026

Ian Miller asks: 'Is the speed of devolution being constrained by what is available in Treasury c...

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