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REORGANISATION

LGR: putting planning back into the spotlight

By Catriona Riddell | 19 February 2026

We now have a government that puts planning at the heart of economic growth, but does reorganisat...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Pensions can transform places

By Pete Gladwell | 19 February 2026

Local government partnerships are crucial for turning pension savings into homes and jobs, says P...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Growth: Solution or problem?

By Ian Fytche | 19 February 2026

Ian Fytche argues that chasing economic growth for its own sake isn’t working. It’s time to choos...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Celtic Forum: Cornwall is ready to shape its own future

By Cllr Leigh Frost | 18 February 2026

Cllr Leigh Frost says that as Cornwall takes renewed steps to ask that its national status is ful...

ELECTIONS

Could elections U-turn signal a fight to save LGR?

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2026

Cancelling the postponement of elections 'takes U-turns to the next level', says Heather Jameson....

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Core Cities UK: Where investors share our values, we are keen to partner over the long term

By Cllr James Lewis | 18 February 2026

Cllr James Lewis says the key message from Core Cities UK to private sector colleagues at a mini ...

SEND

We need an ambitious and genuinely sustainable package of SEND reform

By Rachael Wardell | 18 February 2026

The Government’s decision to take on the bulk of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits provides vital ...

PLANNING

Money can't bypass the Warm Homes Plan's lengthy paperwork and unfair charges

By Katy King | 18 February 2026

It is time for town halls to bypass the bottleneck around heat pumps, turning three-day installs ...

FINANCE

Financial reform cannot wait

By Owen Mapley | 18 February 2026

Owen Mapley says the finance settlement provides breathing space for many authorities – but this...

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...

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Senior Contracts / Procurement Lawyer

£51,356 - £53,460

We have an exciting role on offer within our Legal service as a Senior Contracts / Procurement Lawyer. Apply for this job

Middlesbrough Council

Development Management Team Manager

From £51,356 up to £55,539 per annum

Lead one of the largest planning services in the country! Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist- Early Intervention/Early Years

From £55,974 up to £61,664 per annum

Are you an experienced Educational Psychologist who is passionate about Early Intervention Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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