ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolution needs to be more 'Kevin Keegan'

By Henry Kippin | 22 April 2024

If the UK wants to emerge from its ‘odd decade’ into a better place, it must use devolution to bo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Call for evidence boosted in local economic policy

By Paul Marinko | 16 April 2024

Centre for Cities has called for more evidence to be at the heart of local economic policy making.

HEALTH

Why mayors matter

By Paul Swinney | 08 April 2024

Polling shows the public wants more local control over policy decisions, and directly-elected may...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The new mayors will need the support of Westminster to be successful

By Andrew Carter | 06 March 2024

'We need to give more attention to the powers and resources mayors have, and those they need – no...

FINANCE

A hike too far?

By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2024

The Government has allowed some authorities to hike council tax while refusing Somerset Council’s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

All parts of the country have been levelled down

By Andrew Carter | 22 January 2024

For the next Government there will be serious choices and decisions to make in order to deliver t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling up must continue, urges think-tank

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2024

Efforts to level up the country and devolve more powers to local government should continue follo...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils are benched in the King's Speech

By Heather Jameson | 08 November 2023

It is disappointing to see nothing to resolve the woes of the sector in the King's Speech, says H...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What is the economic offer for voters?

By Andrew Carter | 26 August 2023

The party conferences should offer some insight into policy, says Andrew Carter, but what will th...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

One size doesn't fit all

By Megan Streb | 24 July 2023

Megan Streb shows how evidence can be used to better tailor local growth policy, while emphasisin...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council