FINANCE

Counties will need to show the new chancellor that the Government will see a return on its investment

04 March 2020

It is beyond a doubt that the ascension of Rishi Sunak to the role of chancellor is a positive fo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Avoiding the dangers of a 'one-size-fits all' approach

By Paul Dossett | 04 March 2020

Two key recommendations highlighted in a new report on the need for 'levelling-up' to include cou...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The 'levelling up' agenda cannot overlook shire counties, says report

By Ann McGauran | 03 March 2020

A new report today warned Government that counties are lagging behind other parts of the country.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

To truly 'level -up' we need to power up counties

By Barry Lewis | 02 March 2020

Today a new report  argues that the ‘levelling up’ agenda cannot bypass county areas. Cllr Barry ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

EXCLUSIVE: Growth boards plan for non-mayor areas

By Chris Mahony | 20 February 2020

County councils have suggested ministers should establish growth boards to coordinate economic de...

PLANNING

Let's replace Britain's 'old, cold housing stock'

By Adam Cunnington | 29 January 2020

As well as helping to tackle climate change, Adam Cunnington believes creating a new generation o...

FINANCE

Exploring all the options

By Cllr David Fothergill | 21 January 2020

The ‘radical rethink’ needed to reform the adult social care system calls for bold decisions, ful...

WHITEHALL

Localis hired for fiscal devolution study

By Dan Peters | 14 January 2020

The Local Government Association has commissioned research to better understand how greater contr...

PLANNING

The sector cannot simply make blank cheque arguments

By Simon Edwards | 09 January 2020

It will be crucial to show the new Government that investing in local government will provide a r...

SOCIAL CARE

Counties are key to unleashing the entire country's potential

By David Williams | 18 December 2019

David Williams says Boris Johnson’s Government has been elected on a domestic pledge to ‘level-up...

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Service Manager - Care Services WMF2014e

£63,830 - £66,642

Would you be interested in a role where you have the opportunity to lead and drive Service improvements Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Highways Capital Delivery Manager

£50,788 - £52,805

To be responsible for the implementation of Welsh Government’s Renewal and Upgrade programme. Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer

£113,434 - £127,225 per annum

Join a values-driven council where people come first — and your potential has no limits. Apply for this job

Cumberland Council