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PEOPLE

Combined authorities announce chief executives

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2026

Two combined authorities have made chief executive appointments.

DEVOLUTION

Minister: Devolution failing to capture public imagination

By Neil Merrick | 10 February 2026

Devolution is failing to capture the public’s imagination because councils and central government...

DEVOLUTION

The challenges, opportunities and risks of devo

By Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

The Government’s drive for devolution is set to radically alter the landscape of local government...

DEVOLUTION

The march of the metro mayors

By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026

Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...

FINANCE

Auditors disclaim Tees Valley CA accounts for second year

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2025

Tees Valley Combined Authority’s (TVCA) finances will not be signed off for a second year running...

FINANCE

Budget: The effects on combined and strategic authorities

By Tiffany Cloynes | 05 December 2025

Tiffany Cloynes looks at at the financial implications of the Budget for combined authorities and...

PROCUREMENT

Future Forum North: Councils urged to take 'grown up' approach to partnership boundaries

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2025

Councils have been urged to take a ‘grown up’ approach and ‘lean into’ the boundaries that work f...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Harnessing defence in Hunts

By Paul Marinko | 03 December 2025

As Huntingdonshire grapples with reorganisation, the district council is working hard to ensure u...

BUDGET 2025

Budget: Council tax, levies and local accountability

By Iain Murray | 01 December 2025

The Budget announcements on the ‘mansion tax’, the visitor levy and SEND suggested a system stuck...

DEVOLUTION

Devo Bill 'snatches' power upwards

By Dan Peters | 26 November 2025

Power is being ‘snatched upwards and away from local voices’ by the English Devolution and Commun...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director (Financial Management and Accountancy)

£103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director (ICT and Digital Transformation)

£103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health

£99,453 (plus pay award pending)

This is a defining moment for Sefton as we recruit an inspirational leader to help us move from a strong foundation towards outstanding services. Apply for this job

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