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HEALTH

LGA chief says COVID response was hampered by 'disregard' for local government

By Heather Jameson | 16 October 2020

A future inquiry into the handling of the pandemic will find the ‘relative disregard for local go...

WHITEHALL

Exit cap signed into law

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

The £95,000 cap on public sector exit payments was signed into law last night and will come into ...

DEVOLUTION

Report calls for fundamental reform

By Laura Sharman | 15 October 2020

The handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the ‘dysfunctional relationship’ between ce...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Swathes of England to move to tighter restrictions

By Ann McGauran | 15 October 2020

Barrow-in Furness, York, north-east Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield will move into tier two ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lloyd in cyber-attack warning after Hackney hit

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2020

The chief executive of the Local Government Association has warned the consequences of a cyber-at...

FINANCE

City council poised to lose 617 posts due to COVID-19

By Ann McGauran | 14 October 2020

The executive board of Leeds City Council meets next week to consider cutting the workforce by 61...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why metro mayors are so popular with Government

By Heather Jameson | 13 October 2020

For places dealing with the pressures of a widespread outbreak and the increased economic and soc...

FINANCE

Remove the ring fences

By Tony Kirkham | 13 October 2020

Councils are prevented from focusing on key priorities due to ringfences or restrictions on thing...

COVID

Stoked for Stoke?

13 October 2020

This year will be remembered for not only the rule of six and the 10pm boozer curfew, but also t...

FINANCE

Manchester predicts £136m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020

The city council is braced to take a hit to its income from its airport investments in 2021/22.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Law & Governance

c. £110k inc.

Effective decision-making in local government leads to better outcomes for communities. Apply for this job

South Kesteven District Council

Director of Streetscene

£92,027 - £105,394 (Director Grade) Pay award pending

We continue to have big ambitions for our borough Apply for this job

Fareham Borough Council

Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2147e

£55,119 - £57,362

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council