FINANCE

Credit ratings firm warns of 'tax shock' across Europe

By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2020

Coronavirus is set to cause an ‘unprecedented tax revenue shock’ for regional and local governmen...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Will coronavirus kill democratic local government?

By Jonathan Davies | 01 July 2020

The Government might welcome an end to elected local government, say Jonathan Davies and Dr Arian...

WHITEHALL

Starmer to replace House of Lords with elected body

By Michael Burton | 01 July 2020

A Labour government will replace the House of Lords with an elected body of representatives from ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

The future must be climate resilient

By Simeran Bachra | 01 July 2020

Simon Brammer and Simeran Bachra present some insights from a recent webinar with councils discus...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Walking and cycling plea to avoid 'car-mageddon'

By Dan Peters | 01 July 2020

A senior councillor has warned against a ‘car-mageddon’ recovery post-lockdown as he urged the se...

FINANCE

Jenrick expected to announce plans to ease finance woes

By Dan Peters | 01 July 2020

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick is expected to announce new measures to help cash-strapped c...

FINANCE

COVID funding gap hits £7.4bn, LGA estimates

By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2020

The funding gap created by COVID-19 now stands at £7.4bn, the Local Government Association has said.

SOCIAL CARE

Boris sets off on the COVID comeback trail

By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2020

Boris Johnson’s speech in Dudley was ‘a mastery of political tub-thumpery’, says Heather Jameson....

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Positive change is possible

By Stuart Lindsay | 01 July 2020

The care sector has witnessed great tragedy in recent months. IMPOWER's Stuart Lindsay says 'ther...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Building back better services for children

By Anna Feuchtwang | 01 July 2020

Chief executive of the National Children's Bureau Anna Feuchtwang asks how local and national gov...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing