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REORGANISATION
Reassembling the dragon
By Rob Thomas | 23 April 2025
Rob Thomas tracks policy debate on council reorganisation in Wales since 1996, and says the early...
POLICY AND POLITICS
The paradox of populism
By Michael Burton | 23 April 2025
When it comes to public spending, left and right are in agreement says Michael Burton.
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Innovation that delivers
By Alison Griffin | 23 April 2025
For a Government hungry for innovation that delivers, the boroughs and all councils have much to ...
HOUSING
Communities will judge us on the number of homes built
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 23 April 2025
If councils are given teeth to prevent land-banking and slow build-out rates they can help ensure...
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Comparing funding options for local decarbonisation
By Cllr Kieron Williams | 23 April 2025
Being clear about the strengths and trade-offs of the funding options available to local and nati...
REORGANISATION
Reorganisation must be underpinned by honesty
By David Brown | 20 April 2025
Reorganisation requires clear, cogent policy set in a consistent framework, says David Brown. 'Ad...
REORGANISATION
If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?
By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025
When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...
DEVOLUTION
Boost mayors, not boroughs
By Greg Clark | 17 April 2025
Greg Clark says the ‘feeble’ powers of our mayors are due for an upgrade to deliver decisive change.
REORGANISATION
Prioritising financial probity in a time of flux
By Amardeep Gill | 17 April 2025
Audit, government and scrutiny must be reformed and renewed alongside reorganisation or the risk ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Edinburgh joining Core Cities is an historic moment
By Cllr James Lewis | 16 April 2025
Adding an extra city is always hugely important for Core Cities UK, but the Edinburgh gives the g...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
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