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HIGH STREETS
Take heart in the high street
By Susan Hinchcliffe | 26 October 2026
UK high streets can be revitalised through local leadership, long-term investment, mixed-use rege...
WORKFORCE
Gaining value from AI
By Ben White | 26 October 2026
Greater AI literacy can deliver more innovative solutions and tangible benefits, says Ben White.
DEVOLUTION
Why devolution needs locality
By Julia Smith | 22 October 2026
Julia Smith says Blaby DC sees every day the value of working closely with local people, and the ...
POLICY
Pervasive centralism continues
By Ian Miller | 22 October 2026
A lack of progress with the MHCLG’s review of fees and charges, and a conflict between changes to...
REWIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local government: Taking the lead
By Dr Catherine Howe | 22 October 2026
As the sector awaits the arrival of a devolution White Paper expected to contain a blueprint for ...
REWIRING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local state, national ambition
By Helen Bailey | 22 October 2026
In the latest in a series of articles looking at a reimagined role for local government in a rewi...
TECHNOLOGY
From replacement to resilience
By Kevin Kimber | 22 October 2026
Kevin Kimber looks at why the public sector's attitude to legacy infrastructure is shifting towar...
REORGANISATION
Choosing the future, not the familiar
By Jo Miller | 22 October 2026
Jo Miller says whatever shape local government in New Zealand takes in the future, the challenge ...
COMMUNITIES
Patient community funding builds long-term resilience
By David Williams | 21 October 2026
David Williams explains why building stronger communities requires patient funding.
GOVERNANCE
Cross party leadership for better local government
By Adrian Pritchard | 21 October 2026
As coalition administrations become more prevalent, Adrian Pritchard asks if cross party working ...
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Head of Building Control
MGC - £69,807 - £74,790 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
Service Director – Children's Social Care
From £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)
Shape what comes next for children and families Apply for this job
Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
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