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If Whitehall trusts councils, who do councils trust?
DEVOLUTION

If Whitehall trusts councils, who do councils trust?

By Manjeet Gill | 09 September 2026

New York’s city government has more power than any English mayor. But its real advantage may be how it’s directly putting citizens to work shaping their own neighbourhoods – a lesson England’s devo...

DEVOLUTION

MPs versus mayors: The battle to be local champions

By Pete Robbins | 08 September 2026

Pete Robbins looks at the tensions between MPs and mayors vying for the affections of their voters.

DEVOLUTION

Rewiring the State: Devolution's next test

By Abdool Kara | 04 September 2026

Abdool Kara considers what radical devolution could mean for local government accountability and ...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution demands joined-up data to make England's new mayors accountable

By Ben Page | 03 September 2026

Mayors need joined-up data to deliver better outcomes across reorganised public services, says Be...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Can Burnham's devolution plan succeed?

By Andrew Percy | 02 September 2026

Andrew Percy says fiscal devolution needs clear service responsibilities, accountability and sust...

PLACE-MAKING

Why place matters: building a nuclear robotics future in Cumbria

By Kirsty Hewitson | 01 September 2026

Place-based investment can turn overlooked regions into national centres of innovation and growth...

DEVOLUTION

Luton and Milton Keynes push for strategic mayoral authority

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026

Two councils are pressing the Government to form a mayoral strategic authority covering Bedfordsh...

MAYORS

Call for mayoral 'low pay commissions'

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2026

Mayoral ‘low pay commissions’ should be established as part of the Government’s devolution drive,...

DEVOLUTION

Quango conundrum

By Ann McGauran | 27 August 2026

Rewiring the State promises a serious look at whether arm’s-length bodies’ powers and funding sh...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Let's take the Prime Minister at his word

By Zoe Billingham | 27 August 2026

Much of the success of the Prime Minister's agenda will depend on how the mayors and local author...

HOUSING

Sector split on direction of Government's housebuilding boost

By William Eichler | 26 August 2026

The Government’s funding boost for housebuilding has split the sector, with rural councils hittin...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Resources

£71,288 - £77,905 per annum

Premium jobDartmoor National Park Authority is the body that oversees the vibrant, living, working landscape and communities of Dartmoor National Park. Apply for this job

Dartmoor National Park Authority

Corporate Finance Team Leader

£51,356 to £54,495 per annum (pay award pending)

£51,356 to £54,495 per annum (pay award pending) 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after 5 years’ service, flexi time, and membership of the Local... Apply for this job

West Lindsey Council

Waste Services and Fleet Manager

£57,237 - £59,577 per annum

You will lead projects and programmes, evaluate performance and benchmarking information Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

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