Thinking fast and slow on devolution
LEGISLATION

Thinking fast and slow on devolution

By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2025

If ministers want their devo dreams to be realised, they need to move fast, says Heather Jameson.

REORGANISATION

Lewes leader vows to fight Brighton takeover plan

By Dan Peters | 11 July 2025

Lewes DC’s leader has vowed to fight a Brighton & Hove City Council proposal to take over parts o...

REORGANISATION

Reform-controlled county agrees to back two unitary model

By Ann McGauran | 10 July 2025

Reform-controlled Derbyshire CC has agreed to back a two unitary model with a north south configu...

REORGANISATION

The truth about real leadership

By Pam Parkes | 09 July 2025

Meeting today’s challenges demands the same ambitious civic leadership as the last great age of m...

REORGANISATION

Staffordshire reorganisation gathers pace

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2025

Proposals for two unitaries covering the north and south of Staffordshire have gained further sup...

REORGANISATION

Public survey backs two unitaries for Worcestershire

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2025

Nearly half of survey respondents have backed the creation of two unitaries for Worcestershire ra...

REORGANISATION

Changes agreed to strengthen LGA governance

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2025

The Labour-led Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed changes to ‘strengthen governance’ t...

REORGANISATION

Three Essex unitaries 'strikes right balance'

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2025

Three unitary councils ‘strikes the right balance’ for Essex, the leader of the county council, K...

REORGANISATION

Navigating local government reorganisation

By Paul Clarke | 02 July 2025

Paul Clarke shares his advice on negotiating the challenges of local government reorganisation.

REORGANISATION

Strategic authority 'needs to be bigger than Surrey'

By Dan Peters | 02 July 2025

Surrey should be part of a strategic authority on a geography wider than the county, according to...

REORGANISATION

The big picture is clear – we must work through this together

By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 July 2025

Jonathan Carr-West looks at what the fair funding review consultation reveals – or doesn’t – abou...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council