Geography of power: Relocating Whitehall to the regions
WHITEHALL

Geography of power: Relocating Whitehall to the regions

By David Werran | 24 April 2025

The political and economic case for an exodus from Whitehall to regional hubs is compelling and could become the catalyst for meaningful civil service reform, says David Werran.

DEVOLUTION

Boost mayors, not boroughs

By Greg Clark | 17 April 2025

Greg Clark says the ‘feeble’ powers of our mayors are due for an upgrade to deliver decisive change.

DEVOLUTION

Essex CC rejects combined authority plan 'in its current form'

By William Eichler | 10 April 2025

Essex County Council has told the Government that it cannot support the proposal for devolution i...

PLANNING

Minister blocks Oldham exit from development plan

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Oldham MBC’s attempt to exit an agreement that could see the development of 11,500 new homes has ...

FINANCE

Mayors' integrated settlements published

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Final details of integrated settlements for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands have been co...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA updates business plan amid reorganisation shake-up

By Dan Peters | 09 April 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) is working on a new business plan as mayors increasingly r...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Watchdog gives go ahead to regional energy strategies

By Emily Twinch | 07 April 2025

Utilities watchdog Ofgem has given the go ahead for regions to draw up energy strategies that wil...

COMMUNITIES

Going hyperlocal

By Dr Simon Kaye | 07 April 2025

The renaissance of the neighbourhood requires help to build the structures that will let them thr...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Staff offered support after mayor's arrest

By William Eichler | 07 April 2025

West of England Combined Authority staff have been offered support after mayor Dan Norris was arr...

LONDON COUNCILS

London Councils in powers push

By Dan Peters | 03 April 2025

The capital’s boroughs have made a bid for a bigger role in decisions over devolved powers and fu...

ENERGY

Great British Energy announces £10m for metro mayors

By William Eichler | 24 March 2025

Metro mayors are set to benefit from a £10m funding boost from Great British Energy aimed at supp...

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Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

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There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

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Service Director, Community Social Work and Therapy

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