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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The case for virtual meetings
By Jackie Weaver | 27 April 2021
Jackie Weaver – star of Handforth Parish Council’s viral meeting – argues the case for stepping o...
DEVOLUTION
Why the rush to create unitary authorities?
By Paul Shevlin | 27 April 2021
Paul Shevlin says councils were 'dangled the carrot of devolution, but that now appears to have b...
HIGHWAYS
Time to cut ties with the pandemic power grab
By Claire Fox | 27 April 2021
As the restrictions of the latest lockdown are eased, Claire Fox asks whether councils are clingi...
AUDIT
Watchdog urges 'revaluation' of councils' role
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021
The ‘role and value’ of councils should be revaluated in face of rising demand and financial pres...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
District's loophole to allow virtual meetings
22 April 2021
A district council has come up with a loophole to allow it to carry on with virtual meetings when...
FINANCE
Treasury to look at public health spending
By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021
Councils are facing increased scrutiny from central government over their use of public health fu...
COUNCIL TAX
The Homeshare Model: simultaneously impacting housing and social care
By Amanda Clarke | 22 April 2021
The Homeshare model has a valuable impact on housing and social care, including supporting older ...
THIRD SECTOR
Pandemic made councils 'more responsive' to charities, survey finds
By Laura Sharman | 22 April 2021
The pandemic has helped improve the relationships and collaboration between local authorities and...
FINANCE
Councils wait on capitalisation directions
By Martin Ford | 20 April 2021
MPs have raised concerns after it emerged councils are still awaiting confirmation on emergency f...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Problematic predictions
By Paul Wheeler | 20 April 2021
Paul Wheeler looks at how the Super Thursday electoral feast is shaping up. He highlights the key...
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Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)
Build the future. Shape lives. Lead change. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation
£115k,, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking
We are looking for a strategic leader who can harness the power of technology, data, artificial intelligence and innovation Apply for this job
Service Manager - Corporate Governance Services (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
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Premium jobThis is an exciting time to join our Governance and Corporate Services function. Apply for this job
- Local Outcomes Framework: Why councils need fairer performance measures
- East Cambs in bid for devo without LGR
- Government faces formal challenge over funding
- Budget 2026: IPPR North calls for regional growth and cost-of-living action
- National Care Service: Why local government must be central to social care reform
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