FINANCE

A fiscal crossroads for Labour

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2024

Will an incoming Labour government seize the initiative on fiscal devolution as a way of driving its productivity and growth missions? Dan Peters reports.

HEALTH

Government to miss key health inequalities targets, researchers warn

By Dan Peters | 13 June 2024

The Government will miss key health inequalities targets that are a cornerstone of the levelling ...

HEALTH

Foundations for a healthy future

By Gwen Nightingale | 11 June 2024

Creating a healthy society for all needs action across all parts of the system and something diff...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gove silent after LGA letter on Oflog

By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024

Local Government Association (LGA) leaders have failed to receive a reply from communities secret...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Brum boss search still on track

By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2024

The pace of improvement at Birmingham City Council could be hampered by the surprise General Elec...

HOMELESSNESS

The MJ Comment: Election starting pistol shoots down all action

By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2024

Too much of the everyday process of running the country gets paused while national politicians co...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Treasury civil servants considering how income tax devolution could work

By Dan Peters | 21 May 2024

Treasury officials are considering how the idea of devolving powers to local government to retain...

FINANCE

Best Value inspections to examine debt concerns

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2024

Spelthorne and Warrington BCs are facing Best Value inspections amid concerns over debt levels at...

IMPROVEMENT

Commissioners to depart Liverpool

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2024

Commissioners at Liverpool City Council are to hand all remaining powers back to the authority an...

DATA

The time for answers

By Cllr Shaun Davies | 07 May 2024

Last week, The Times used Oflog data to produce league tables, realising local government’s fears...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: Killian lobbied to halt work with watchdog

By Dan Peters | 07 May 2024

Sector figures have been lobbied to withdraw engagement and co-operation with the local governmen...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Economy

£95,050 - £105,438 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Legal (Monitoring Officer)

£73,755-82,065 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Transport Strategy

£59,057 - £65,296

Join our new organisation as Head of Transport Strategy to connect a whole region for transformational impact. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority