War of words over Surrey CC reorganisation plan

War of words over Surrey CC reorganisation plan

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025

Opposition Surrey CC members have argued a plan for two new unitary authorities in the county was...

Council plans further Exceptional Financial Support bid

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025

Windsor & Maidenhead BC will need to agree a package of Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) with ...

Reform won councils in areas with quality of life and cohesion concerns

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025

Reform UK’s local election victories came in areas dissatisfied with policing, jobs, quality of l...

Only half of families aware of council tax support

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025

Low income families are missing out on financial support schemes due to a lack of awareness, rese...

Right to Buy applications rise eats into social housing supply, LGA warns

By Izzy Lepone | 14 May 2025

A rise in Right to Buy (RTB) applications is putting pressure on councils attempting to deliver a...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Operations (x 2 posts)

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Lancashire is one of the largest and most ambitious authorities in the north Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategic Commissioning & Quality

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Lancashire is one of the largest and most ambitious authorities in the north Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Communications and Engagement

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Royal Borough of Greenwich

frederica-diamanta

Director of Operations (x 2 posts)

up to £114,339

Lancashire is one of the largest and most ambitious authorities in the north Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategic Commissioning & Quality

up to £114,339

Lancashire is one of the largest and most ambitious authorities in the north Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Communications and Engagement

Up to £120,000

Greenwich is a borough synonymous with iconic London landmarks Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Regeneration: Opportunity knocks

'David Blackman talks to leading figures about the prospects for regeneration following the proposed fundamental reorganisation of local government, and how this will affect the abilities of councils in the long run.'

14 May 2025
Why the Total Place bandwagon should roll again

Why the Total Place bandwagon should roll again

'John Denham was Labour’s communities secretary 15 years before Angela Rayner. He tells Michael Burton why he would not have embarked on wholescale local government reorganisation, wants faster devolution and why Total Place, or ‘place-based budgeting’ deserves a comeback.'

By Michael Burton | 15 May 2025
A smart approach to public sector spending

A smart approach to public sector spending

By Jeff Matsu | 14 May 2025

Jeffrey Matsu says two case studies show that value for money frameworks when used correctly resu...

Fostering success

By Julie Kelly | 12 May 2025

As Foster Care Fortnight begins, Hillingdon LBC is celebrating the successful recruitment of five...

LGR: Key considerations for monitoring officers

By Tiffany Cloynes | 01 May 2025

Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at how local authorities and monitoring offic...

Why the Total Place bandwagon should roll again

By Michael Burton | 15 May 2025

John Denham was Labour’s communities secretary 15 years before Angela Rayner. He tells Michael Bu...

Regeneration: Transforming lives through interconnected regeneration

By Alun Parfitt | 14 May 2025

Local government regeneration can be a catalyst for local authorities to revitalise their communi...

LGR: Culture eats strategy for breakfast

By Adele Gritten | 14 May 2025

Organisational culture is crucial to the success of local government reorganisation, writes Adele...

War of words over Surrey CC reorganisation plan

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2025

Opposition Surrey CC members have argued a plan for two new unitary authorities in the county was...