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ECONOMIC GROWTH

The move to home working poses huge problems

By Ben Page | 22 February 2021

The trend to more working from home looks set to continue post COVID, says Ben Page. 'But it pos...

DEVOLUTION

Putting the power into place

By Cllr Georgia Gould | 22 February 2021

The past year has highlighted inequalities and exposed the inadequacy of centralisation while cou...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Financing health is vital to our futures

By Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy | 22 February 2021

Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy says the upcoming Budget is a chance to act on the lessons of COVID-19 – an...

WHITEHALL

Calls to vaccinate election workers grow

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2021

Pressure is growing for key election workers to be prioritised in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout af...

WHITEHALL

Grant fraud to soar

By Michael Burton | 22 February 2021

Grant fraud is expected to soar because of the amount of COVID-19 funding channelled through loca...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Cities are key to building back better, think-tank says

By Heather Jameson | 22 February 2021

Government will not be able to fulfil its commitment to building back better without investment i...

COMMUNICATIONS

Councils, COVID and better futures

By Dawn Reeves | 17 February 2021

More than 60 councils and individuals have contributed to One Story - a unique new book that capt...

FINANCE

Scottish councils receive £275m COVID-19 boost

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2021

The Scottish Government has announced £275m of additional funding for local authorities to assist...

HEALTH

Councils call for extra cash for expanded shielding list

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2021

Councils have called for more access to data and extra cash to deal with sharp spike in the numbe...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Long-term funding for local government looks ominous

17 February 2021

In her first column for The MJ, and in her role as the incoming president of the Society of Count...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council