DEVOLUTION

North of Tyne: A deal for the people

By Sam Clayden | 13 December 2017

After much wrangling, the three councils North of the Tyne have struck a landmark devolution deal...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Disjointed departments derailing inclusion drive

By Sam Clayden | 07 December 2017

Whitehall departments’ differing appetites to devolve will scupper the Industrial Strategy and ef...

WHITEHALL

Devolution is the PM's ally in helping the 'left behind'

By Michael Burton | 06 December 2017

Michael Burton argues the Prime Minister should seize control of the devolution agenda if she is ...

DEVOLUTION

Pursuing devo deal would have damaged council's credibility, says leader

By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 December 2017

Lancashire CC rejected the idea of a combined authority last month because pursuing it in the abs...

DEVOLUTION

Burnham: Westminster is the problem, devolution is the solution

By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2017

There will never be a better moment to refocus the way our nation works, the mayor of Greater Man...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lumbering LEPs and a rethink on mayors

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2017

Heather Jameson argues the Industrial Strategy white paper will end up with confused mosaic of st...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Industrial Strategy snubs councils

By Mark Conrad | 27 November 2017

Business secretary Greg Clark has snubbed councils and empowered local enterprise partnerships (L...

WHITEHALL

County council rejects devolution plans

By Dan Peters | 24 November 2017

The prospect of devolution to Lancashire were dealt a blow yesterday after four councils includin...

WHITEHALL

Devolution deal will give region 'seat at the table'

By Dan Peters | 24 November 2017

A new North of Tyne directly-elected mayor will have powers in housing, planning and skills, the ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Stop, collaborate and listen

By Henry Kippin | 22 November 2017

A chance is emerging for our sector to improve the way public services are delivered within our p...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Legal Shared Service

up to £89k

Are you ready to take on a high-profile leadership role at the heart of two forward-thinking local authorities? Apply for this job

St Albans District Council and Watford Borough Council

Executive Director - Children’s Services

£Competitive

Redbridge is one of the fastest growing and most diverse boroughs in the capital. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council

Executive Director - Adults and Social Care

£Competitive

Redbridge is one of the fastest growing and most diverse boroughs in the capital. Apply for this job

Redbridge London Borough Council