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MAYORS

Communities should be at the heart of the recovery phase

By Arianna Giovannini | 02 December 2020

Mayors in the North seem to have grasped the importance of the message that politics can speak to...

DEVOLUTION

Community-led skills devo should be the way forward

By Charlotte Morgan | 02 December 2020

A more comprehensive and community-led approach to devolution would enable skills strategies and ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

No local exit from the economic emergency?

By Ann McGauran | 02 December 2020

Ann McGauran reports from a Centre for Progressive Policy debate on the longer-term investment ne...

HEALTH

No place like home

By Cllr Tony Jones | 02 December 2020

Building on its experiences earlier in the pandemic, Reading Council’s ‘Home First’ is its embedd...

BUSINESS RATES

A mixed bag for councils

By Bob Neill | 02 December 2020

While Sir Bob Neill says there was much in the Spending Review to applaud, ‘what’s ultimately nee...

WHITEHALL

Councils feel 'punished' by COVID-19 restrictions

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2020

Councils have reacted with ‘surprise, dismay and disbelief’ as vast swathes of the country face u...

SOCIAL CARE

More cash, but not enough

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2020

With its £5.5bn extra funding for local government next year the Spending Review may have deliver...

HEALTH

Key role for local government vital to vaccination rollout

By Allen Graham | 01 December 2020

The sector, through its talented staff, elected representatives and influencers should be fully u...

HEALTH

A dose of reality

By Ann McGauran | 01 December 2020

What will the main challenges be for the sector as local government gears up for a prominent role...

WHITEHALL

Senior ministry officials to be quizzed by MPs

By Dan Peters | 01 December 2020

Senior government officials will be hauled in front of MPs next week after a rare move from the P...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.Help shape fair, transparent c Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council