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A pivotal moment for mayors
DEVOLUTION

A pivotal moment for mayors

By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2026

The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positive steps on the road to fiscal devolution, but does it go far enough – and is it time for mayors to ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Cross-party LGA fails to agree tourism tax line

By Joe Lepper | 24 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has failed to agree on whether to back plans to give Engli...

DEVOLUTION

The visitor levy needs to be the start of a more grown-up approach to growth

By Simon Kaye | 17 February 2026

The visitor levy should be the start of a new relationship between local and central government, ...

FINANCE

Lessons in tourism levies

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026

Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin F...

PAY

Pay dilemma could push councils over precipice

By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2026

Heather Jameson says that whatever the outcome of the pay negotiations with local government, und...

DEVOLUTION

Looking abroad for lessons on devolution

By Luke Raikes | 22 January 2026

Devolution in England must learn from the successes and failures in other countries, says Luke Ra...

DEVOLUTION

The march of the metro mayors

By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026

Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...

FINANCE

Locality arrangements must be right to avoid remoteness between new unitaries and residents

By Kathy O'Leary | 16 December 2025

The recent removal of ‘remoteness’ as a factor in determining council funding through the Fair Fu...

DIGITAL

The final 15%: Why reaching every home with gigabit broadband matters

By Gráinne Gilmore | 05 December 2025

Gráinne Gilmore says the chancellor’s announcement of historic fiscal devolution – including £13b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Go North!

By Zoe Billingham | 04 December 2025

This Budget makes one thing clear: the Government is throwing its weight behind the North. Zoë Bi...

BUDGET 2025

The Budget: A step towards fiscal devo

By Heather Jameson | 02 December 2025

The Budget took its first steps towards local government finance reform and Total Place 2.0, but ...

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Director (LGR Transition)

£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)

Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Lead Technical Architect

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Lead Technical Architect

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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