Karen Thornton, editor of Local Government First, begins her maternity leave today.

During her Thornton’s absence, Alison Purdy is acting editor.

Also, on 6 October Deborah Lewis will join the magazine as reporter.

Local Government first is published weekly by The Local Government Association. The title provides local councillors, chief executives and senior officers with the latest local government news from across England and Wales.

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