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When Brighton’s library cancelled the New Union Flag 28/11/2025 After Brighton’s Jubilee Library's cancellation of an exhibition of the New Union Flag, artist Dr Gil Mualem-Doron warns against a climate of cultural caution.
Local Government Reorganisation: Choose to transform, not just merge 27/11/2025 As England’s shift to unitary authorities accelerates, councils face a rare chance to rethink how they work, says Eman Al-Hillawi, CEO at Entec Si.
Without reform, no Budget can fix local government 24/11/2025 Joanne Pitt, CIPFA Senior Policy Manager, argues the Autumn Budget must pair funding decisions with long-term reform to secure local government’s future.
Editor’s Comment: What local government wants from the Autumn Budget 17/11/2025 As councils face soaring pressures, the Autumn Budget Insights series outlines what local government leaders are calling on the Chancellor to deliver.
Autumn Budget Insights: Local government's digital imperative 14/11/2025 Civica argues that only a properly funded, people-centred approach to digital transformation can unlock productivity and protect vital services.
Facial Recognition: Balancing safety, privacy, and trust in local communities 13/11/2025 Tony Oliver, Head of Physical Security, North, explores how facial recognition technology can help local authorities enhance public safety.
Autumn Budget Insights: A chance to rebuild councils 11/11/2025 Mike Short, head of local government at UNISON, argues that the Autumn Statement is a chance to protect services and staff, and renew local government.
Councils urged to unite in the fight against fly-tipping 10/11/2025 Fly-tipping is a persistent blight on communities. Speaking to LocalGov, Dr Anna Scott, Keep Britain Tidy, urges councils to unite against waste crime.
Autumn Budget Insights: What the local government workforce really needs 04/11/2025 Pam Parkes, President of PPMA, argues that local government cannot deliver reform or growth without investing in its workforce.
Smarter Spaces: The case for council office reconfiguration 04/11/2025 Kingsley Clarke, Head of SCF (South West) at Southern Construction Framework, explains why councils must rethink office space.
Autumn Budget Insights: Time to deliver for adult social care 30/10/2025 With demand rising, the Autumn Budget offers a critical chance to secure sustainable investment for adult social care, writes ADASS President Jess McGregor.
The Move to Digital Networks: Preparing local authorities for a connected future 29/10/2025 Professor Sultan Mahmud, Director of Health and Communities at BT, urges councils to act now to prepare for the UK’s digital network switch-off.
Redesigning Services: Anti-racist models of home improvement 29/10/2025 Without inclusive home improvement support, the wellbeing of people from racially minorities will be at risk, writes Nazia Azad of Centre for Ageing Better.
Autumn Budget Insights: Saving supported housing 27/10/2025 Supported housing is on a financial knife-edge and needs emergency funding in the upcoming Budget, says Sarah Finnegan of the National Housing Federation.
Supporting older people's health and fitness 24/10/2025 Phil Donnay looks at the importance for older people of keeping active.
AI in Local Government: Success, ROI and real efficiency 21/10/2025 AI is transforming local government. But councils must balance efficiency with ethics, transparency, and citizen trust, says Matt Culpin of IEG Group.
Autumn Budget Insights: SEND reform needed to break vicious cycle 20/10/2025 Darcey Snape of the IFS warns that without urgent SEND reform, councils face growing deficits and families risk being let down.
Autumn Budget Insights: The local government balancing act 16/10/2025 Jonathan Werran, chief executive of Localis, explores how the Chancellor’s fiscal choices could shape local growth and investment for years to come.
Pride in Place: Breathing new life into neglected communities 14/10/2025 Emma Lloyd, Anthony Collins, explores the new Pride in Place Programme, which will invest £5bn to help local authorities revitalise overlooked areas.
Autumn Budget Insights: Can reorganisation and finance move in step? 10/10/2025 The Autumn Budget is a test of whether the Government can align fiscal policy with local government reorganisation (LGR), says Jonathan Carr-West, LGIU.

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